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Bombardier Global 8000 vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Bombardier Global 8000 is an ultra-long-range business jet designed for intercontinental missions, offering roughly 8,000 nautical miles of range and typically carrying about 8 to 19 passengers depending on cabin configuration. It emphasizes high speed, long endurance, and a large, premium cabin suited to nonstop city-pair travel. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short- to medium-range regional flying, austere-field operations, and flexible cabin use. Its range is about 900 to 1,200 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions, and it commonly seats up to 14 passengers (with configurations varying by operator and mission). The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop positioned between these two in mission and capability: it is a premium, long‑legged turboprop for business and special-mission roles, typically offering around 1,500 to 1,800 nautical miles of range and seating generally 6 to 10 passengers in executive layouts (with higher-density commuter options available). Overall, the Global 8000 leads on range and cabin, the Caravan EX leads on utility and capacity per operating cost, and the PC‑12 NGX balances speed, range, and refined versatility.

SpecBombardier Global 8000Cessna Grand Caravan EXPilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 3.15$ 2.78
Min Crew411
Total Seats19108
ManufacturerBombardierCessnaPilatus
Aircraft NameGlobal 8000Grand Caravan EXPC-12 NGX
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Passengers19
Max Range (nm)80009641803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.39$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats19129
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats1286
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 614$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Enhanced and Synthetic Vision SystemsGarmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)626.7195290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$78,000,000$2,695,000$5,350,000
Flight RulesVFRIFR
Useful Load (lbs)3332
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNoOptional
Min Crew411
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats19108
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats19129
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNoNo
Standard Cabin Seats1286
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)2,900
Cargo DoorYesYes
Cabin Pressure (psi)Un-Pressurized5.8
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)13100
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPassportPT6A-140PT6E-67XP
TBO (hrs)On-Condition40005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 24ISA + 35
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines211
Horsepower8671200
Fuel Capacity (gal)335
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)11141.647.25
Wingspan (ft)10452.153.33
Cabin Width (ft)85.45
Cabin Height (ft)6.24.54.9
Cabin Length (ft)54.516.816.9
Overall Height (ft)2715.114
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)3240
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.25