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The Beechjet 400 is a twin turbofan light business jet that evolved from the Mitsubishi MU–300 Diamond; the MU-300 first flew on 29 August, 1978 and was certificated in November 1981.
Beechcraft acquired the Pratt & Whitney JT15D-powered aircraft in 1985, then redesigned the interior, increased fuel capacity and offered optional thrust reversers. The first Beech-assembled aircraft rolled out in May 1986. It can be flown by a crew of two and accommodates up to nine passengers.
September 1989 saw the first flight of the upgraded Beechjet 400A. New features included more powerful JT15D-5 engines, Pro Line 4 avionics, higher gross weight, improved performance and a larger cabin. FAA certification was granted in June 1990 and deliveries commenced in November of the same year.
After Raytheon Aircraft acquired the Hawker line in 1993 the Beechjet 400 was renamed the Hawker 400, and in 2003 the manufacturer introduced the improved 400XP; longer range, faster climbs, lower operating costs, improved high and hot field performance and enhanced technology.
Nextant Aerospace developed a programme to remanufacture the Hawker 400 as the Nextant 400XT, replacing the JT15D engines with 3,050 lbf Williams FJ44-3AP FADEC powerplants and adding Pro Line 21 avionics. The completely remanufactured aircraft made its first test flight in March 2010 and earned FAA certification on 5 October, 2011.
Originally built as Mitsubishi MU300 Diamond, acquired by Beech and produced as Beechjet 400. Successor 400A has larger cabin and EFIS. Hawker 400XP has TCAS and thrust reversers. Currently available as re-engineered Nextant 400XT (see separate entry)
| World fleet | Charter fleet | Typical pax | Cabin volume | Cruise | Range | Years | |
| Mitsubishi MU-300 | 25 | 2 | 7 | 303 cu ft | 422 kts | 1,140 nm | 1980 - 1985 |
| Beechcraft 400 | 25 | 5 | 7 | 302 cu ft | 378 kts | 1,180 nm | 1985 - 1989 |
| Beechcraft 400A | 248 | 76 | 7 | 303 cu ft | 449 kts | 1,057 nm | 1990 - 2003 |
| Beechcraft 400XPR | 5 | 1 | 9 | 319 cu ft | 443 kts | 1,950 nm | 1994 - 2006 |
| Beechcraft 400XP | 212 | 95 | 9 | 301 cu ft | 413 kts | 1,465 nm | 2004 - 2010 |
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| 08/08/2022 | EASA: 10079894. Installation of single Garmin GA 36 GPS/WAAS antenna on top fuselage.
Beechcraft 400, Beechcraft 400A STC holder: Avionik Straubing See also: Garmin International |
| May 11, 2023 | Clemens becomes launch customer for TB40 power system |
| May 1, 2023 | Expanded AML widens data recorder applications for Peregrine |
| August 16, 2022 | Wheels Up offers hiring partnership to ATP |
| July 4, 2022 | Solojet offers shared entry point for aircraft ownership |
| February 28, 2022 | Thomas Global upgrades drop-in LCD display for Pro Line 4 |
| February 4, 2022 | Garmin adds capability to G5000 flight deck |
| December 16, 2021 | PWI receives FAA PMA certification for LED ice light |
| November 2, 2020 | Ontic on to a winner with JT15D parts deal |
| March 12, 2020 | Hawker pair join the fleet at Premier |
| February 24, 2020 | SOS adds second Hawker 400XP as backup |
| January 7, 2020 | FAA grants Southeast a G5000 harness licence |
| October 22, 2019 | Clemens commits to CoolView window technology |
| October 21, 2019 | C&L makes Beechjet parts purchase |
| June 24, 2019 | Lee can polish your windows posh at Oshkosh |
| June 8, 2019 | Wheels Up scales up fleet through TMC acquisition |
| March 29, 2019 | Italy's Topjet founder reflects on life at the top |
| October 19, 2018 | Dumont signs up for Hawker engine overhauls |
| October 16, 2018 | PPG receives STC for Beechjet 400 windshields |
| October 13, 2018 | Clemens G5000 Beechjet upgrades bring operational benefits |
| June 13, 2018 | JoinJet to install Garmin G5000 in Beechjet and Hawker 400 fleet |
| February 1, 2018 | Interflight adds Hawker, Beechjet and Nextant approvals and updates hangar |
| June 28, 2017 | Nextant offers lower cost pathway to 400XTi through staged upgrade programme |
| March 3, 2017 | Beechjet enables airborne meetings and reduces wait times for NAD |
| July 27, 2016 | Europ Star grows charter roster in partnership with AliParma |
| June 11, 2013 | Pair of Nextants are a first for visionary Time Air |
| March 11, 2013 | TAG takes delivery of first Swiss Nextant |
| February 11, 2013 | Swiss buyer takes Nextant's third European 400XT |
| November 13, 2012 | TAG to fly 400XT for Swiss private owner |
| September 10, 2012 | Time Air tailors first 400XT to its own taste |
| July 9, 2012 | Me & My Aircraft: Fresh contenders will bring the best technology to the light jet arena |
| June 11, 2012 | Lower emissions seal the deal as JoinJet signs for two Hawkers |
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