Newest Hawker Evolves From Successful 800XPi
Raytheon Aircraft Company introduced, Tuesday, the newest
aircraft in the Hawker family, the Hawker 850XP -- including
winglets designed by Raytheon Aircraft Company.
The aircraft -- an evolution of the highly successful Hawker
800XPi -- is part of a strategically planned sequence of upgrades
for the Hawker fleet of airplanes, according to the company, that
began with the Hawker 400XP in May of 2003.
The winglets are constructed of lightweight, yet strong,
composite material and are installed to enhance aerodynamic
performance as well as provide for a great ramp appearance. The
custom designed, outward-canted winglets were sized to provide
distinct performance improvements while not impacting airframe
inspection schedules.
"This winglet upgrade
will further enhance the unparalleled success of the most capable,
dependable, and reliable midsize jet in the market," said Brad
Hatt, president and general manager of Hawker Business at Raytheon
Aircraft Company. "The Hawker 850XP, capturing the perfect balance
of speed, range, and comfort, is being selectively upgraded to meet
the demanding requirements of today's aircraft operators --
ensuring that it remains the world’s best selling midsize
jet."
The range of the Hawker 850XP has been increased 4%, or 100
additional nautical mile range. Other performance improvements
include up to 8% improvement in time-to-climb plus faster airspeeds
and block speeds. The winglets incorporate state of the art LED
position lights that have MTBF (mean time between failures) of 5000
hours.
The Hawker 850XP also introduces new scheduled maintenance
interval improvements from 300 hours to 600 hours with only a
detailed walk around inspection required at 300 hours, reducing
Hawker operator maintenance costs and downtime.
The Hawker 850XP will
be available with the same improvements found in the Hawker 800XPi
announced at the 2005 European Business Association Convention and
Exhibition (EBACE). The improvements feature an upgrade to the
existing Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite with IFIS
standard and optional features. It also includes a new updated
interior that already set the benchmark in class for quality and
comfort, and the new Airshow 21 cabin management system.
In addition to these enhancements, the Hawker 850XP comes
standard with a class leading 5year warranty on the airframe,
engines, and avionics.