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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bombardier Global 8000 sits in the ultra-long-range category, designed for intercontinental missions with an expected range around 8,000 nautical miles and a typical passenger load roughly in the low-to-mid teens, depending on layout. The Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin long-range jet, shorter-legged than the Global, offering about 4,000 nautical miles of range and commonly carrying around 8–12 passengers in executive configurations. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet optimized for efficiency and short-to-medium trips, with roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range and a typical cabin load of about 6–9 passengers. The Pilatus PC-24 is a “super versatile” light jet with strong short-field and rough-field capability, generally offering around 2,000 nautical miles of range and seating commonly 6–10 passengers depending on interior choice. Overall, Global 8000 leads on range and long-haul comfort, Challenger 650 balances cabin size with transcontinental reach, while Phenom 300E and PC-24 focus on shorter missions, with the PC-24 emphasizing airport access flexibility.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Bombardier Global 8000Embraer Phenom 300EPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 9.50$ 3.88$ 3.71
Min Crew2411
Total Seats1119106
ManufacturerBombardierBombardierEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameChallenger 650Global 8000Phenom 300EPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)408580002,0102076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.79$ 0.55$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats12191010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2105069146680
Standard Cabin Seats91266
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 4,900$ 1,758$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedEnhanced and Synthetic Vision SystemsProdigy Touch (G3000)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470626.7464440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$78,000,000$9,650,000$11,800,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Max Passengers19
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2411
Crew RestYesYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNoNo
Total Seats111996
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1219910
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.49.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats91276
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002556023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)2,900
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPassportCanada PW535E1FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition50005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)92201892033603435
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.411151.252.2
Wingspan (ft)64.410452.1655.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.985.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)66.24.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)25.654.517.223
Overall Height (ft)20.72716.7517.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.93.63.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.414.817
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1121090
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74