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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

By category, the Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Dassault Falcon 2000S are super‑midsize and large‑cabin business jets respectively, aimed at higher-speed, higher-altitude corporate travel with full stand‑up cabin comfort. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet optimized for versatility, including operations from shorter or less‑prepared runways, while the Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop that prioritizes efficiency and access to smaller airports over pure jet speed. On range, the Falcon 2000S typically sits at the top of this group, offering longer city‑pair capability than the Challenger 3500, which is still strong for transcontinental missions. The PC‑24 provides solid light‑jet range but generally less than the two larger cabin jets. The PC‑12 NGX can be surprisingly long‑legged for a turboprop, often comparable to or beyond some light jets depending on payload, but with slower cruise. For passenger capacity, the Falcon 2000S and Challenger 3500 commonly seat around 8–10 in executive layouts, the PC‑24 typically about 6–8, and the PC‑12 NGX usually 6–9, with higher maximums possible in commuter-style configurations.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Dassault Falcon 2000SPilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.63$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew2211
Total Seats101286
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NameChallenger 35002000SPC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3400354018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.83$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1010910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)15950182506680
Standard Cabin Seats81066
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 3,150$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533490290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$ 26,000,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed FlushingOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2211
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNo
Total Seats101286
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1010910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.65.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats81066
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23338253001310023500
Cargo DoorYesYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PW308CPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition700050005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 35ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)732370003435
No. of Engines2212
Horsepower1200
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.766.447.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)6970.253.3355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.27.755.6
Cabin Height (ft)66.24.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)25.226.216.923
Overall Height (ft)2023.21417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.16.34.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.617.117
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1061344090
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024