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

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 sits in the super-midsize category, offering the longest typical range of this group at roughly 3,200–3,400 nautical miles and the largest cabin, commonly configured for about 8–10 passengers. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet “plus” (often positioned between light and midsize); it typically reaches about 1,900–2,000 nautical miles with about 6–8 passengers and stands out for versatility, including rough-field capability and a large cabin for its class. The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is a light jet, generally around 2,000 nautical miles of range with seating commonly 6–9 passengers depending on layout, balancing speed, efficiency, and short-runway performance. The Embraer Phenom 100EV is an entry-level very light jet, best suited for shorter missions at roughly 1,100–1,200 nautical miles and typically carries about 4–7 passengers (often 4–5 in more spacious configurations). Overall, the Challenger 3500 prioritizes cabin space and long legs, the PC-24 and CJ3+ cover mid-range light-jet missions with different strengths, and the Phenom 100EV targets efficient short-haul flying.