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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bombardier Global 6500 sits in the large-cabin, long-range category, built for intercontinental missions at roughly 6,600 nautical miles and typically configured for about 13–17 passengers. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super-midsize jet aimed at transcontinental flying, offering about 3,400 nautical miles of range and commonly seating around 8–10 passengers in comfort (with higher-density layouts possible). The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with unusual versatility, combining jet speed with the ability to use shorter and semi-prepared runways; it generally offers around 2,000 nautical miles of range and seats about 6–8 passengers. The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is a light jet optimized for efficient regional and some coast-to-coast-style missions, with roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range and typically 6–9 seats depending on layout. The Embraer Phenom 100EV is a very light jet designed for short to mid-range trips, with about 1,100–1,200 nautical miles of range and usually 4–6 passengers.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Global 6500Cessna Citation CJ3+Embraer Phenom 100EVPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 9.49$ 4.05$ 2.84$ 3.71
Min Crew22111
Total Seats1014976
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierCessna CitationEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Global 6500CJ3+Phenom 100EVPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400660018981,1782076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.68$ 0.58$ 0.71$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats10178710
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)15950553034516680
Standard Cabin Seats812756
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 4,895$ 1,680$ 1,152$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000Prodigy Touch (G3000)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533504415406440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$56,000,000$9,915,000$4,250,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22111
Crew RestNoYesNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoNoNo
Total Seats1014966
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10178610
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.98.39.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats812746
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338235862128023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PearlFJ44-3APW617F1-EFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition500035005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 11ISA + 8ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)732315125282017303435
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Burn (lbph)624543
Fuel Capacity (gal)703
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.799.551.242.152.2
Wingspan (ft)69945340.455.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.40.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.284.85.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)66.24.84.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)25.243.315.71123
Overall Height (ft)2025.515.214.317.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.13.13.63.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.612.2917
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1061090
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)6560