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

The Embraer Phenom 300E and Pilatus PC-24 are light jets, typically flown with 1–2 pilots and optimized for short-to-medium missions. The Phenom 300E generally offers about 2,000 nautical miles of range and usually seats around 6–9 passengers, focusing on efficiency and speed in the light-jet class. The PC-24 is also a light jet, commonly configured for about 6–9 passengers with roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range, but it stands out for operational flexibility, including access to shorter and more varied runways. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super-midsize jet, stepping up in cabin volume and comfort for larger groups. It typically carries about 8–10 passengers and offers roughly 3,400 nautical miles of range, making it well suited to longer nonstop city pairs. The Bombardier Global 8000 is an ultra-long-range business jet designed for intercontinental missions. It commonly accommodates about 8–19 passengers depending on layout, with an advertised range around 8,000 nautical miles, enabling nonstop flights that are beyond the practical reach of the other three.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Bombardier Global 8000Embraer Phenom 300EPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 9.50$ 3.88$ 3.71
Min Crew2411
Total Seats1019106
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Global 8000Phenom 300EPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)340080002,0102076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.79$ 0.55$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats10191010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1595069146680
Standard Cabin Seats81266
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 4,900$ 1,758$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedEnhanced and Synthetic Vision SystemsProdigy Touch (G3000)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533626.7464440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$78,000,000$9,650,000$11,800,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Max Passengers19
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2411
Crew RestNoYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoNo
Total Seats101996
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1019910
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.49.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats81276
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382556023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)2,900
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PassportCanada PW535E1FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition50005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)73231892033603435
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.711151.252.2
Wingspan (ft)6910452.1655.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.285.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)66.24.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)25.254.517.223
Overall Height (ft)202716.7517.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.13.63.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.614.817
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1061090
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74