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HAWKER 850XP (VT-KNB)  is a series of mid-size corporate aircraft developed from the British Aerospace BAe 25 by Hawker Beechcraft. It has a number of modifications and changes over the 700, the most noticeable being the redesigned cockpit windscreen. Accompanying this are a modified rear fuselage fairing, as well as a glass cockpit. The 125-800 series proved to be successful on the market. It took nineteen years until the 500th BAe 125 airframe was sold, while in a little over five years British Aerospace were registering the 200th sale of the 800 series. The Hawker 850XP is the third member of this Series 800 and was certified for production in 2006.

The Hawker 850XP is identical to the 800XP except that it includes winglets, which decrease drag, increase rate of climb, and extend its operating range by 100 nautical miles. This version also incorporates upgraded avionics and a redesigned interior. Powered by two Honeywell TFE731-5BR engines with 4,660 pounds of thrust, this aircraft has a range of 2,525 nm under NBAA IFR with 4 passengers and available fuel.

In the cockpit is the Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite, including terrain awareness warning systems, weather, reduced vertical separation minimum, and enhanced ground proximity warning systems. The interior features LCD lighting, touch-screen seat controls, plenty of in-cabin storage, and stand-up headroom.

Production of the Hawker 850XP ended in 2009, with a total of 100 aircraft built. All but one remain in operation. 8.1% of the fleet is for sale on the market, and there they will spend an average of 450 days. North America holds the largest percentage of 850XP aircraft with 63%, and Asia follows with 17%. An additional 11% is operated in Europe.