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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Dassault Falcon 2000LXS are both super‑midsize business jets, while the Pilatus PC‑24 is a smaller “light jet” often positioned as a versatile, rough‑field‑capable business jet. In range, the Falcon 2000LXS generally leads among these three at roughly about 4,000 nautical miles, supporting longer nonstop city pairs, with the Challenger 3500 close behind at roughly about 3,400 nautical miles. The PC‑24 is shorter‑legged at roughly about 2,000 nautical miles, making it better suited to regional missions or trips with a fuel stop on longer routes. For passenger capacity, the Challenger 3500 and Falcon 2000LXS typically seat around 8–10 passengers in comfortable executive layouts (with higher maximum seat counts possible depending on configuration), while the PC‑24 commonly seats about 6–8 in executive configurations, again with some flexibility based on interior choice. Overall, Challenger 3500 emphasizes cabin comfort and efficiency, Falcon 2000LXS emphasizes longer range and runway performance for its class, and PC‑24 emphasizes access to shorter or unimproved runways with lower operating scale.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Dassault Falcon 2000LXSPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.38$ 3.71
Min Crew221
Total Seats10126
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconPilatus
Aircraft NameChallenger 35002000LXSPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)340041552076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.80$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats101010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)15950182506680
Standard Cabin Seats8106
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,073$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533490440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$35,100,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew221
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNo
Total Seats10126
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats101010
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.69.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats8106
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382530023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PW308CFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition70005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)732370003435
No. of Engines222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.766.452.2
Wingspan (ft)6970.255.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.75.6
Cabin Height (ft)66.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)25.226.223
Overall Height (ft)2023.217.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.617.117
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10613190
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024