On average, most mid-size jets travel between 470 and 530 miles per hour, but there is one that soars a little quicker than the rest. The Falcon 20 is the midsize jet that boasts the highest speed in this category.
If you’ve pre-selected a midsize jet to charter based on its speed, you may want to reconsider. While it’s important that a jet matches a travelers preference, it’s also important to consider everything else the jet is capable of providing.
Things like baggage capacity, take-off and landing performance, years of service, and range are all important factors when selecting the appropriate aircraft for the mission. To better inform our clients of each midsize jet’s capabilities and performance, we’ve created the table below.
| Aircraft | SeatingCapacity | Rangeseats full (nm.) | Max CruiseSpeed (mph.) | Normal CruiseSpeed (mph.) | CabinVolume (cu. ft.) | StorageVolume (cu. ft.) | Short FieldTakeoff Performance | Dates inProduction | Astra | 6 | 2,614 | 503 mph | 465 mph | 453 | 157 cu ft | 5,250 ft | 1990-1995 | Citation Excel | 8 | 1,449 | 498 mph | 419 mph | 422 | 90 cu ft | 3,593 ft | 1998-2004 | Citation III | 7 | 1,770 | 479 mph | 468 mph | 422 | 62 cu ft | 5,030 ft | 1983-1991 | Citation VI | 7 | 1,770 | 479 mph | 469 mph | 422 | 61 cu ft | 4,850 ft | 1991-1995 | Citation VII | 7 | 1,693 | 507 mph | 468 mph | 422 | 51 cu ft | 4,950 ft | 1992-2000 | Citation XLS | 8 | 1,539 | 486 mph | 419 mph | 422 | 90 cu ft | 3,560 ft | 2004-2008 | Embraer Legacy 450 | 7 | 2,498 | 514 mph | 489 mph | 705 | 150 cu ft | 3,825 ft | 2015-2019 | Falcon 20 | 8 | 1,346 | 552 mph | 552 mph | 842 | 41 cu ft | 3,800 ft | 1963-1988 | Gulfstream G100 | 7 | 2,550 | 515 mph | 482 mph | 304 | 64 cu ft | 5,395 ft | 2002-2006 | Gulfstream G150 | 7 | 2,760 | 515 mph | 482 mph | 521 | 80 cu ft | 5,015 ft | 2006-2016 | Hawker 750 | 8 | 514 mph | 79 cu ft | 4,701 ft | 2008-2012 | Hawker 800 | 8 | 2,390 | 481 mph | 436 mph | 551 | 75 cu ft | 2,651 ft | 1984-1995 | Hawker 800A | 8 | 2,682 | 508 mph | 436 mph | 736 | 40 cu ft | 5,600 ft | 1984-1995 | Hawker 800XP | 8 | 2,470 | 482 mph | 451 mph | 551 | 48 cu ft | 5,032 ft | 1995-2004 | Hawker 850XP | 8 | 2,525 | 482 mph | 451 mph | 551 | 50 cu ft | 5,032 ft | 2006-2009 | Hawker 900XP | 8 | 2,733 | 482 mph | 451 mph | 551 | 50 cu ft | 5,030 ft | 2008-2012 | Lear 55 | 7 | 1,870 | 502 mph | 471 mph | 403 | 60 cu ft | 5,600 ft | 1981-1990 | Lear 60 | 7 | 2,186 | 489 mph | 475 mph | 447 | 55 cu ft | 5,450 ft | 1993-2003 | Pilatus PC24 | 8 | 1,525 | 506 mph | 470 mph | 503 | 2,810 ft | 2017-present |
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Midsize jets are ideal for travelers looking for all the convenience and agility of a light jet, but also the luxury offered by heavy jets. All midsize jets feature an enclosed lavatory, ample leg and headroom, loads of storage space, and small galleys capable of providing refreshments and light meals. These popular jets are also best suited to groups of less than eight passengers.
In comparison to smaller models, a midsize jet is a huge upgrade in terms of range. The average midsize jet is capable of flying 2,800 miles, or five hours of flight time, non-stop. This makes midsize jets great for travel within the continental US. For some of the top performers, however, a transcontinental trip isn’t unheard of.
Midsize jets are also great for passengers traveling for either business and leisure. Most midsize cabins feature cozy seating configurations, complete with swivel or berthable chairs. Passengers will enjoy the freedom to relax or sleep while in flight. Additionally, many cabins also feature high-end communication and entertainment systems.
At Stratos, we work with our clients to help educate them about the industry so they can make the most informed choices about their jet charter missions. We strongly believe this helps form strong client relationships that are built on a foundation of trust and transparency.
Every flight booked with Stratos passes through an extremely rigorous safety process. As an ARGUS Certified Charter Broker, we strictly adhere to those regulations set out by ARGUS. To provide an additional layer of safety, we also created our own in-house due diligence program. We’re confident that the safety standards we’ve set for ourselves are among the highest in the industry.
