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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet, typically seating about 6–9 passengers with a range around 2,000 nautical miles, best for shorter regional trips. The Pilatus PC-24 sits in the light/“super light” category, usually configured for about 6–10 passengers and offering roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range, with the added advantage of rugged, short-runway capability. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super-midsize jet, generally carrying about 8–10 passengers with an approximate 3,400-nautical-mile range, well suited to transcontinental missions. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin jet with a typical 9–12 passenger load and about 4,000 nautical miles of range, emphasizing cabin volume and comfort for longer legs. At the top end, the Bombardier Global 8000 is an ultra-long-range flagship, typically accommodating roughly 10–19 passengers depending on layout and capable of around 8,000 nautical miles, designed for true intercontinental, near non-stop city pairs.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 8000Embraer Phenom 300EPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 9.50$ 3.88$ 3.71
Min Crew22411
Total Seats101119106
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierBombardierEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650Global 8000Phenom 300EPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400408580002,0102076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.55$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1012191010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)159502105069146680
Standard Cabin Seats891266
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 4,900$ 1,758$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedEnhanced and Synthetic Vision SystemsProdigy Touch (G3000)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470626.7464440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$78,000,000$9,650,000$11,800,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Max Passengers19
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22411
Crew RestNoYesYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesYesNoNo
Total Seats10111996
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats101219910
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89.49.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats891276
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338230002556023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)2,900
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOPassportCanada PW535E1FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition50005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)732392201892033603435
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.411151.252.2
Wingspan (ft)6964.410452.1655.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.985.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)666.24.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.654.517.223
Overall Height (ft)2020.72716.7517.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.93.63.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.414.817
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1061121090
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74