HB-VOQ Aircraft Overview
HB-VOQ is a Raytheon Corporate Jets, Inc. Hawker 4000 registered in Switzerland with serial number 259021. The Hawker 4000 occupies the super-midsize category, bridging the performance gap between traditional midsize jets and large-cabin heavy platforms. The aircraft is associated with Hotur Sa, registered through the FOCA. Manufactured in 1992, the aircraft has 34 years in service.
Hawker 4000 Market Position
The Hawker 4000, originally the Horizon, was Raytheon's composite-fuselage super-midsize entry. Its carbon-fiber construction was ahead of its time, and production challenges limited deliveries to approximately 54 aircraft. The type offers excellent speed and cabin pressure differential but has a smaller support network than competitors.
Performance Profile
The Hawker 4000 cruises at 470 knots and achieves a maximum range of 3,280 nautical miles. That envelope covers coast-to-coast U.S. routes and most Caribbean or Central American destinations nonstop from mainland airports. Power comes from 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308A. A 45,000-foot service ceiling keeps the aircraft above congested airspace and most weather systems.
Mission Profile
Super-midsize jets fill a specific operational gap: passengers who need transcontinental range and a stand-up cabin without the acquisition and operating costs of a heavy jet. The Hawker 4000 seats up to 10 in a flat-floor cabin with enough room for a productive work environment or comfortable rest on legs exceeding four hours.
Charter & Availability
HB-VOQ is registered in Switzerland under the FOCA. Contact The Jet Finder to inquire about charter availability for this aircraft or similar Hawker 4000 platforms worldwide.
Insider Note
Super-midsize jets often operate from the same runway lengths as midsize aircraft but carry significantly more fuel and payload. For operators considering an upgrade from a midsize platform, the super-mid category delivers measurably more range without requiring access to longer runways.
