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Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty sits in a large/VIP airliner category with the longest reach here (roughly 5,600 nm) and the highest typical capacity, often configured around 18–40 passengers depending on layout. In the super‑midsize segment, the Gulfstream G280 and Bombardier Challenger 3500 offer similar long legs (about 3,600–3,800 nm) with typical seating around 8–10, while the Embraer Praetor 500 is also super‑midsize with about 3,300 nm range and generally 8–9 passengers. The Bombardier Challenger 650 and Dassault Falcon 2000LXS move into large‑cabin business jets, trading higher comfort and cabin volume for ranges around 3,900–4,000 nm and typical capacities around 10–12. The Falcon 2000S is a slightly shorter‑range variant (about 3,350 nm) with similar seating. In the midsize/light‑midsize class, the Cessna Citation XLS+ is shorter‑range (about 2,100 nm) with about 7–9 seats. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet emphasizing versatility, with roughly 2,000 nm range and typically 6–8 passengers.

SpecAirbus ACJ TwoTwentyBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Cessna Citation XLS+Dassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 500Gulfstream G280Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222222222
Min Crew 222222221
Total Seats1610111012129106
ManufacturerAirbusBombardierBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameACJ TwoTwentyChallenger 3500Challenger 650XLS+2000LXS2000SPraetor 500G280PC-24
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)565034004085190641553540334036002076
Max Cabin Seats1810129101091010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470533470430490490466481440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$80,000,000$26,950,000$32,400,000$15,500,000$35,100,000$ 26,000,000$16,995,000$24,900,000$11,800,000
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 5.34$ 6.38$ 6.63$ 6.02$ 6.57$ 3.71
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.67$ 0.80$ 0.83$ 0.86$ 0.82$ 0.62
Useful Load (lbs)159502105075401825018250155506680
Standard Cabin Seats8981010786
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 2,303$ 3,073$ 3,150$ 2,779$ 3,168$ 1,619
Cabin
Cockpit22222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22222221
Crew RestNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoNoNoNoNoNo
Total Seats10111012129106
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10129101091010
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89.39.69.69.79.29.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats8981010786
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333823000252302530025300271102500023500
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)58005800
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPW545CPW308CPW308CHTF7500EHTF7250GFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition500070007000On-ConditionOn-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)73239220411970007000654076243435
No. of Engines22222222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.452.566.466.464.666.952.2
Wingspan (ft)6964.456.370.270.270.56355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.7Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.95.57.77.76.96.95.6
Cabin Height (ft)665.76.26.266.35.1
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.618.526.226.220.625.923
Overall Height (ft)2020.717.223.223.221.121.417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.93.96.36.34.75.43.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.414.317.117.117.417.717
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106112101311344015490
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80110
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241024