Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Gulfstream G280 sit in the super-midsize category, offering the longest legs and the most cabin space of this group. The Challenger 3500 typically supports about 8–10 passengers and is optimized for comfortable longer-range missions, around 3,400 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G280 generally seats about 8–10 as well, with slightly longer reach at roughly 3,600–3,650 nautical miles, making it the range leader here. The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is a light jet, usually configured for about 6–9 passengers, and is best suited to shorter missions, with a typical range around 2,000 nautical miles. It emphasizes operating economy and access to smaller airports over cabin size and transcontinental capability. The Pilatus PC-24 is commonly described as a “light” or “light-midsize” jet (often positioned as a versatile light jet). It typically carries about 6–10 passengers and offers mid-pack range, around 2,000–2,100 nautical miles, while standing out for rugged-field capability and strong flexibility compared with traditional light jets.