N188B

Overview

This airframe, registered as N188B, is a 2007-built Raytheon Hawker 850XP, serial number 258822. It is currently owned by the corporation Patriot Air LLC, based in Allentown, PA, US, and is operated under a United States registration (US). The airframe’s history for this entry highlights its 2007 manufacture and corporate ownership; registration and ownership are recorded to Patriot Air LLC in Allentown, PA.

Operations & Cabin

The cabin of N188B is fitted in a typical eight-passenger executive layout with a forward galley, double-club seating, an aft divan, and a belted lav seat, reflecting standard executive interior arrangements for the type. Avionics are equipped with a Collins Pro Line 21 suite (typical for the type), supporting the aircraft’s systems and flight operations. With a cruise speed of 430 kts and a range of 2,525 nm, the airframe is suited to medium- to long-range corporate missions and point-to-point executive transport from its operator base in Allentown, PA. Maintenance and operational planning for this airframe would follow Hawker 850XP norms for the Honeywell TFE731-5BR powerplants and Pro Line 21 avionics commonality.

Model & Market Context

As a Raytheon Hawker 850XP, this airframe occupies the mid-size super-midsize business jet niche, balancing transcontinental range with higher-speed cruise capabilities. Competing models typically include other super-midsize business jets offering similar range and cabin capacity; buyer and charter demand for the 850XP family centers on corporate and charter operators seeking 8-seat executive layouts.