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.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Bombardier Challenger 3500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Cessna Citation XLS+ | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Praetor 500 | Gulfstream G280 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Bombardier | Cessna Citation | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | Challenger 3500 | Challenger 650 | XLS+ | 2000LXS | 2000S | Praetor 500 | G280 | PC-24 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 3400 | 4085 | 1906 | 4155 | 3540 | 3340 | 3600 | 2076 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 533 | 470 | 430 | 490 | 490 | 466 | 481 | 440 |
| 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) | — | 15950 | 21050 | 7540 | 18250 | 18250 | — | 15550 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 3,152 | $ 3,365 | $ 2,303 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,150 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,168 | $ 1,619 |
| Cabin | |||||||||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | — | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 6 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 8.8 | 8.8 | 9.3 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23338 | 23000 | 25230 | 25300 | 25300 | 27110 | 25000 | 23500 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5800 | 5800 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||||||||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | — | HTF73500 | CF34-3B MTO | PW545C | PW308C | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7250G | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | 7000 | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 7323 | 9220 | 4119 | 7000 | 7000 | 6540 | 7624 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||||||||
| Length (ft) | — | 68.7 | 68.4 | 52.5 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 64.6 | 66.9 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 69 | 64.4 | 56.3 | 70.2 | 70.2 | 70.5 | 63 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.7 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 7.2 | 7.9 | 5.5 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6 | 6 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 | 6.3 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 25.2 | 25.6 | 18.5 | 26.2 | 26.2 | 20.6 | 25.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 20 | 20.7 | 17.2 | 23.2 | 23.2 | 21.1 | 21.4 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 5.1 | 6.9 | 3.9 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 5.4 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 16.6 | 15.4 | 14.3 | 17.1 | 17.1 | 17.4 | 17.7 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 106 | 112 | 10 | 131 | 134 | 40 | 154 | 90 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 80 | — | — | 110 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 1024 | 1024 | — | — | — |