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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Pilatus PC-24 is the light/“super versatile” jet of the group, trading outright range for flexibility; it typically carries about 6–10 passengers and flies roughly 2,000 nautical miles. The Embraer Praetor 500 sits in the midsize category with a longer-legged profile than most midsize peers, commonly seating 7–9 passengers with about 3,300–3,400 nm range. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is also midsize but optimized for shorter missions and airport access; it usually carries 7–9 passengers with roughly 2,000–2,100 nm range. Stepping up, the Bombardier Challenger 650 is a large-cabin jet with more space and comfort, typically 8–12 passengers and about 4,000 nm range. The Dassault Falcon 2000S is a large-cabin jet emphasizing runway performance with generous cabin volume, commonly 8–10 (up to ~19) passengers and around 3,300–4,000 nm range. The Gulfstream G280 is in the super-midsize class, typically 8–10 passengers with about 3,600–3,700 nm range.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Cessna Citation XLS+Dassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 500Gulfstream G280Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 5.34$ 6.63$ 6.02$ 6.57$ 3.71
Min Crew222221
Total Seats1110129106
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameChallenger 650XLS+2000SPraetor 500G280PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)408519063540334036002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.67$ 0.83$ 0.86$ 0.82$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1291091010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)21050754018250155506680
Standard Cabin Seats9810786
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 2,303$ 3,150$ 2,779$ 3,168$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470430490466481440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$15,500,000$ 26,000,000$16,995,000$24,900,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222221
Crew RestYesNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNoNoNo
Total Seats1110129106
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1291091010
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.39.69.79.29.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats9810786
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)230002523025300271102500023500
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)58005800
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelCF34-3B MTOPW545CPW308CHTF7500EHTF7250GFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition50007000On-ConditionOn-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)922041197000654076243435
No. of Engines222222
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.452.566.464.666.952.2
Wingspan (ft)64.456.370.270.56355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7Flat FloorFlat Floor0.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.95.57.76.96.95.6
Cabin Height (ft)65.76.266.35.1
Cabin Length (ft)25.618.526.220.625.923
Overall Height (ft)20.717.223.221.121.417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.93.96.34.75.43.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.414.317.117.417.717
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112101344015490
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80110
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024