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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super‑midsize business jet aimed at efficient point‑to‑point missions, typically offering transcontinental capability. It generally carries about 8–10 passengers in a comfortable executive layout, with a published range around 3,400 nautical miles, making it well suited to longer domestic or some intercontinental city pairs with fewer fuel stops. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a larger, heavy‑jet category aircraft designed for more cabin space and comfort on longer trips. It commonly seats about 10–12 passengers, and its range is typically quoted around 4,000 nautical miles, giving it more flexibility for longer nonstop missions and better comfort for full‑cabin loads. The Pilatus PC‑24 is best described as a “super versatile” light jet, known for operating from shorter runways and more rugged or regional airports. It usually accommodates about 6–8 passengers in executive configurations, with a range around 2,000 nautical miles, prioritizing access and flexibility over maximum nonstop distance.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Challenger 650Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 7.16$ 3.71
Min Crew221
Total Seats10116
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierPilatus
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Challenger 650PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)340040852076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats101210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)15950210506680
Standard Cabin Seats896
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,365$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533470440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$32,400,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew221
Crew RestNoYesNo
Jump SeatYesYesNo
Total Seats10116
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats101210
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats896
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382300023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500CF34-3B MTOFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)732392203435
No. of Engines222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.768.452.2
Wingspan (ft)6964.455.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.95.6
Cabin Height (ft)665.1
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.623
Overall Height (ft)2020.717.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.93.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.615.417
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10611290