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Airbus Acj350 vs Boeing Bbj 787 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Airbus ACJ350 and Boeing BBJ 787 are ultra-long-range VIP widebodies aimed at head-of-state or large-corporate missions, while the Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop optimized for regional, short-field, and cost-efficient private travel. In category terms, the ACJ350 and BBJ 787 sit in the “VIP airliner” class with intercontinental capability and extensive cabin customization, whereas the PC‑12 NGX is a light business aircraft emphasizing flexibility and access to smaller airports. On range, both the ACJ350 and BBJ 787 are designed for true long-haul, typically able to fly roughly 9,000–10,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration, enabling nonstop city pairs such as Europe–Australia or US–Asia under favorable conditions. The PC‑12 NGX is a much shorter-range platform, typically around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles, suited to domestic or regional legs. Passenger capacity differs dramatically: ACJ350 and BBJ 787 VIP interiors usually carry a few dozen passengers in high-comfort layouts (often around 20–50), while a PC‑12 NGX generally carries about 6–9 passengers plus crew.

SpecAirbus ACJ350Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Total Seats128
ManufacturerAirbusPilatus
Aircraft NameACJ350PC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Cabin Seats359
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)32500—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesHoneywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$366,000,000$5,350,000
DOC / nm—$ 2.78
Flight Rules—IFR
Max Range (nm)—1803
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 0.46
Standard Cabin Seats—6
Direct Operating Cost—$ 793
Cabin
Cockpit—2
Lavatory—Optional
Min Crew—1
Cargo Door—Yes
Total Seats—8
Max Cabin Seats—9
Lavatory Location—FWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)—5.8
Galley / Refreshment—No
Standard Cabin Seats—6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—13100
Engine
ModelTrent XWB 84 PT6E-67XP
Fuel Capacity (gal)43985—
FADEC—Yes
TBO (hrs)—5000
Horsepower—1200
Flat Rating—ISA + 35
No. of Engines—1
Usable Fuel (gal)—402
Dimensions
Length (ft)219 ft 2 in47.25
Wingspan (ft)212 ft 5 in53.33
Cabin Width (ft)167 ft 5 in5
Cabin Length (ft)167 ft 5 in16.9
Overall Height (ft)55 ft 11 in 14
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)30,162 cu ft—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)2,905 sq ft4.25
Cabin Height (ft)—4.9
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—40