The story
Originally Mitsubishi's MU-300 Diamond, a design Beechcraft bought in 1985 and improved. Popular with the military as the T-1A Jayhawk trainer.
The T-1A Jayhawk is used to train Air Force pilots transitioning to tanker and transport aircraft.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Beechjet 400/Hawker 400XP?
Small business jet. Swept wing, T-tail. Based on Japanese MU-300. Also serves as USAF T-1A trainer.
What does a Beechjet 400/Hawker 400XP sound like?
JT15D — a classic small business jet engine with a distinctive whine.
How fast is the Beechjet 400/Hawker 400XP?
Top speed is 464 kts.
How many passengers does the Beechjet 400/Hawker 400XP carry?
Up to 8. A typical layout is 7 (executive).
How far can the Beechjet 400/Hawker 400XP fly?
Range is about 1,650 nmi.
How big is the Beechjet 400/Hawker 400XP?
It is 48 ft 5 in long and 43 ft 6 in across the wings.
When did the Beechjet 400/Hawker 400XP first fly?
Its first flight was in 1978.
How many Beechjet 400/Hawker 400XPs have been built?
930+ (incl. T-1A Jayhawk) built.
How rare is a Beechjet 400/Hawker 400XP in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Beechjet 400/Hawker 400XP catch is worth 25 points.
