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Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bombardier Global 5500 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet, typically seating about 12–16 passengers, with roughly 5,900 nautical miles of range. The Dassault Falcon 900LX is also a long‑range, large‑cabin tri‑jet, commonly configured for about 12–14 passengers, with about 4,750 nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G280 is a super‑midsize jet, usually carrying around 8–10 passengers, and offers about 3,600 nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G400 is a large‑cabin, long‑range jet positioned above the G280, typically accommodating about 12–16 passengers, with an advertised range around 4,200 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop, best viewed as a utility/executive aircraft rather than a pure business jet, often seating about 6–9 passengers, with roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles of range depending on configuration. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with strong short/rough‑field flexibility, generally seating about 6–10 passengers, and offering about 2,000 nautical miles of range.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 900LXGulfstream G280Gulfstream G400Pilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222—22
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 7.57$ 6.57—$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew222411
Total Seats1416101286
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstreamPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NameGlobal 5500900LXG280G400PC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—FAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)590047503600420018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.63$ 0.82—$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats16141019910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified—VERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats12148—66
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,588$ 3,168—$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckHoneywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504498481539290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$44,000,000$24,900,00034500000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Useful Load (lbs)—224501555030650—6680
Flight Rules————IFR—
Cabin
Cockpit222—22
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—Optional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222—11
Crew RestNoNoNo——No
Jump SeatYesNoNo——No
Total Seats141610—86
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD——FWD
Max Cabin Seats161410—910
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFT—FWDFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley—NoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats12148—66
Cabin Pressure (psi)—9.69.2—5.89.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2530025000—1310023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——5800———
Cargo Door————YesYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes—YesYes
ModelPearlTFE731-60HTF7250G—PT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000On-Condition—50005000
Thrust (lbs)1512550007624——3435
No. of Engines232—12
Flat Rating—ISA + 17ISA + 17—ISA + 35ISA + 23
Horsepower————1200—
Usable Fuel (gal)————402—
Dimensions
Length (ft)9666.466.9—47.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)9470.263—53.3355.8
Cabin Width (ft)87.76.9—55.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.3—4.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)40.833.225.9—16.923
Overall Height (ft)25.524.821.4—1417.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—1264————
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—6.35.4—4.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—23.517.7——17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)—127154—4090
Aisle Step (ft)——0.3——Flat Floor