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.