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Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bombardier Challenger 650 is typically categorized as a large-cabin business jet, offering long-range capability and a comfortable layout for about 8–12 passengers (often configured around 10). The Gulfstream G280 is generally considered a super-midsize jet, with a similar passenger count (about 8–10 typical, up to around 10) but optimized for high-speed, long-range missions for its class. The Gulfstream G400 sits in the large-cabin category, positioned above the G280, with greater intercontinental-style range and a higher practical capacity (commonly 10–12 passengers, depending on configuration). The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with “super versatile” mission flexibility, usually carrying about 6–8 passengers in executive layouts (up to 10 in some configurations) and offering shorter range than the larger jets, though still solid for regional and many transcontinental trips. In general, range and cabin comfort scale upward from the PC-24 to the G280, then to the Challenger 650 and G400, while passenger capacity is broadly similar among the three business jets but with more space and amenities in the large-cabin models.

SpecBombardier Challenger 650Gulfstream G280Gulfstream G400Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22—2
DOC / nm$ 7.16$ 6.57—$ 3.71
Min Crew2241
Total Seats1110126
ManufacturerBombardierGulfstreamGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameChallenger 650G280G400PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—FAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4085360042002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.82—$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats12101910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified—VERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2105015550306506680
Standard Cabin Seats98—6
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,365$ 3,168—$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470481539440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$32,400,000$24,900,00034500000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22—2
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22—1
Crew RestYesNo—No
Jump SeatYesNo—No
Total Seats1110—6
Galley LocationFWDFWD—FWD
Max Cabin Seats1210—10
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT—FWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.2—9.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley—Optional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats98—6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2300025000—23500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—5800——
Cargo Door———Yes
Engine
FADECYesYes—Yes
ModelCF34-3B MTOHTF7250G—FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition—5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17—ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)92207624—3435
No. of Engines22—2
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.466.9—52.2
Wingspan (ft)64.463—55.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.3—Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.96.9—5.6
Cabin Height (ft)66.3—5.1
Cabin Length (ft)25.625.9—23
Overall Height (ft)20.721.4—17.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.95.4—3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)15.417.7—17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112154—90