The Hawker 700 is a descendant of the HS-125 which was originally developed by De Havilland. The 700 has updated turbofan engines, which significantly increased its performance and fuel economy and was first flown in 1976. It is recognizable by its low/swept wing with twin rear fuselage mounted engines. It has a highly swept tailplane with high-mounted horizontal stabilizer. Each side of the fuselage has 6 cabin windows, while the fuselage itself holds up to 8 passengers and a 2 man flight crew. The Hawker 700 cruises at 455 knots and has a range of 1960 nautical miles.