Airbus Acj350 vs Boeing Bbj 787 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Airbus ACJ350 and Boeing BBJ 787 are ultra–long-range VIP airliners: widebody “head-of-state” category aircraft offering the greatest cabin volume and typically carrying roughly 25–100+ passengers depending on layout, with intercontinental range around about 10,000–11,000+ nautical miles. Gulfstream’s large-cabin long-range jets sit below those airliners in size but still span continents. The G700 is the newest flagship, usually configured for about 13–19 passengers with roughly 7,500+ nm range. The G650ER is similar in passenger counts but emphasizes maximum reach, around 7,500 nm. The G400 is a large-cabin jet with lower range, roughly about 4,000+ nm, and typically seats around 10–16. The Gulfstream G280 is a super-midsize business jet, commonly about 8–10 passengers with roughly 3,600 nm range. Pilatus models are in a different class. The PC-12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, typically 6–9 passengers with about 1,500–1,800 nm range. The PC-24 is a light jet, typically 6–10 passengers with roughly 2,000 nm range.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ350 | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ350 | G280 | G400 | G650ER | G700 | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | — | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 32500 | 15550 | 30650 | 49500 | — | — | 6680 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 481 | 539 | 516 | 516 | 290 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $366,000,000 | $24,900,000 | 34500000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $5,350,000 | $11,800,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 6.57 | — | $ 9.39 | — | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 |
| Max Range (nm) | — | 3600 | 4200 | 7500 | 7500 | 1803 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.82 | — | $ 0.78 | — | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 8 | — | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 3,168 | — | $ 4,844 | — | $ 793 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | — | — | — | IFR | — |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | — | Yes | Optional | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | No | — | Yes | Yes | — | No |
| Total Seats | — | 10 | — | 14 | 16 | 8 | 6 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 10 | — | 19 | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.2 | — | 10.7 | — | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — | Galley | — | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 8 | — | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25000 | — | 31900 | — | 13100 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5800 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Engine | |||||||
| Model | Trent XWB 84 | HTF7250G | — | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 43985 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| FADEC | — | Yes | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | — | On-Condition | On Condition | 5000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 35 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 7624 | — | 16900 | 18250 | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | — | — | — | — | 1200 | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 219 ft 2 in | 66.9 | — | 99.8 | 109.9 | 47.25 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 212 ft 5 in | 63 | — | 99.6 | 103 | 53.33 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 167 ft 5 in | 6.9 | — | 8.2 | 8.2 | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 167 ft 5 in | 25.9 | — | 46.9 | 56.9 | 16.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 55 ft 11 in | 21.4 | — | 25.7 | 25.4 | 14 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 30,162 cu ft | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 2,905 sq ft | 5.4 | — | 6.7 | — | 4.25 | 3.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.3 | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.3 | — | 6.5 | 6.25 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 17.7 | — | 32.7 | — | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 154 | — | 235 | 195 | 40 | 90 |