WICHITA, Kan., Nov. 21, 2006 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Aircraft Company
has received Federal Aviation Administration Type Certification for the
Hawker 4000 super-midsize business jet.
"The Hawker 4000 is the most advanced super-midsize jet in the world
today," said Jim Schuster, chairman and CEO of Raytheon Aircraft Company.
He added: "It has the features of a much larger airplane in a super-midsize
body with technology that leads the industry in almost every respect. With
an intelligent balance of speed, range and payload, through advanced
integrated systems and a composite fuselage, the Hawker 4000 is truly a
breakthrough aircraft."
The Hawker 4000 features technology for the 21st century with enhanced
situational awareness and flight management systems backed by real-time
system monitoring and status. A super-midsize aircraft with long-range
aircraft features and benefits, the airplane comes standard with dual IRS
(Inertial Reference System) and auto-throttle. The avionics and utility
systems are fully integrated, and composite construction provides for lower
parts count resulting in enhanced reliability and lower life-cycle costs.
Climb rate is exhilarating, going from sea level to 37,000 feet in just
over 14 minutes. Once at altitude, the Hawker 4000 accelerates quickly to
its maximum cruise speed of Mach .84. The Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308A
engines deliver 6,900 pounds of thrust flat rated to ISA +20 degrees
Celsius and, combined with the Hawker 4000's advanced wing design, provide
stunning high/hot and short field performance.
Constructed of advanced composite material, the Hawker 4000 fuselage
features a 72-inch stand-up cabin with a 77.5-inch width. A flat floor runs
the entire length of the aircraft, leading to a large baggage area. The
baggage compartment is accessible on the ground through an exterior door or
during flight through the cabin. An eight-place interior configuration is
standard with fully-articulating executive seats in double club format. The
interior can be completely customized with a wide variety of materials and
cabin finishes available.
Models in the Hawker family include the Hawker 4000 super-midsize jet,
the Hawker 850XP mid-size jet and the Hawker 400XP light jet. All Hawker
aircraft are delivered with a comprehensive customer support package and
will be supported by Raytheon Aircraft Company's global network of
company-owned and independent service centers.
Raytheon Aircraft Company designs, manufactures, markets and supports
Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft for the world's commercial and military
markets.
Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), with 2005 sales of $21.9 billion, is an
industry leader in defense and government electronics, space, information
technology, technical services, and business and special mission aircraft.
With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 80,000 people
worldwide.
Contact:
Jackie Berger
316.676.7690
Mike Turner
316.676.8674
http://www.raytheonaircraft.com
SOURCE Raytheon Company
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Related links:
http://www.raytheonaircraft.com
CONTACT:
Jackie Berger, +1-316-676-7690, or Mike
Turner, +1-316-676- 8674, both of Raytheon Company
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