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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Gulfstream G280 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Gulfstream G280 sit in the super-midsize category, offering the longest reach and the most cabin comfort of this group. The Challenger 3500 typically carries about 8–10 passengers with roughly 3,400 nm range, while the G280 is similar in capacity (often 8–10) with about 3,600–3,800 nm range, making both strong for longer nonstop city pairs. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet, usually configured for about 6–9 passengers, with around 2,000–2,200 nm range, optimized for efficient shorter-to-medium missions. The Pilatus PC-24 is a “super versatile” light jet, commonly 6–8 passengers (high-density up to 10), with about 2,000 nm range, notable for operating from shorter and less-prepared runways. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a single-engine turboprop, typically 6–9 passengers, with about 1,700–1,800 nm range, valued for rugged utility and operating economics. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin-turboprop in the high-speed turboprop class, often 6–8 passengers, with roughly 1,700–1,800 nm range, combining turboprop efficiency with near light-jet cruise speeds.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Embraer Phenom 300EGulfstream G280Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 3.88$ 6.57$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew212111
Total Seats101010886
ManufacturerBombardierEmbraerGulfstreamPiaggioPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Phenom 300EG280Avanti EVOPC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)34002,0103600153018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.55$ 0.82$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1010107910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1595069141555037756680
Standard Cabin Seats868666
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 1,758$ 3,168$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedProdigy Touch (G3000)Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533464481400290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$9,650,000$24,900,000$ 7,695,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNoOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew212111
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNo
Total Seats10910886
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats109107910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.49.295.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyNoNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats878666
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)233382556025000240001310023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)58006600
Cargo DoorYesYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500Canada PW535E1HTF7250GPT6A–66BPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000On-Condition360050005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 28ISA + 35ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)7323336076243435
No. of Engines222212
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Horsepower8501200
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.751.266.947.347.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)6952.166347.153.3355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.30.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.25.16.96.155.6
Cabin Height (ft)64.96.35.84.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)25.217.225.914.916.923
Overall Height (ft)2016.7521.413.11417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.13.65.43.54.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.614.817.717
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1061015435.24090
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74