Airbus Acj350 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Airbus ACJ350 is a long‑range, widebody corporate airliner in an entirely different category from the others: it’s designed for intercontinental missions and VIP cabin fit‑outs, typically carrying a few dozen to well over 50 passengers depending on configuration, with range on the order of roughly 10,000+ nautical miles. The Cessna Citation Longitude is a super‑midsize business jet aimed at efficient transcontinental flying, usually seating about 8 to 12 passengers, with a typical range around 3,500 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop utility/exec aircraft optimized for flexibility and short or unimproved runways, commonly carrying about 6 to 9 passengers in executive layouts (more in commuter arrangements), with range roughly 1,700 to 1,800 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet built to combine jet speed with rugged-field access, generally seating about 6 to 10 passengers, with range around 2,000 nautical miles.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ350 | Cessna Citation Longitude | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Cessna Citation | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ350 | Longitude | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 32500 | — | — | 6680 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 481 | 290 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $366,000,000 | $29,965,000 | $5,350,000 | $11,800,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 5.23 | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 |
| Max Range (nm) | — | 3500 | 1803 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.65 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 2,500 | $ 793 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | No | — | No |
| Total Seats | — | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | FWD | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.7 | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25400 | 13100 | 23500 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Engine | ||||
| Model | Trent XWB 84 | HTF7700L | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 43985 | — | — | — |
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | 5000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 19 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 7665 | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1478 | — | — |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1200 | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 219 ft 2 in | 73.2 | 47.25 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 212 ft 5 in | 68.9 | 53.33 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 167 ft 5 in | 6.4 | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 167 ft 5 in | 25.2 | 16.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 55 ft 11 in | 19.4 | 14 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 30,162 cu ft | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 2,905 sq ft | 4.1 | 4.25 | 3.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 16.5 | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 112 | 40 | 90 |