Cirrus Vision Jet G2 vs Honda Aircraft Hondajet Elite vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Cirrus Vision Jet G2 is a single‑engine very light jet aimed at owner‑pilots; it typically carries 4–5 passengers (up to 7 seats including crew-oriented seating) and offers about 1,200 nm of range. The HondaJet Elite is also a very light jet, generally configured for 4–5 passengers plus crew, with roughly 1,400 nm of range, emphasizing speed and efficiency for short-to-mid trips. The Piaggio Avanti EVO sits in the high‑performance turboprop category; it often carries 6–8 passengers and reaches about 1,700–1,800 nm, combining turboprop economics with near‑light‑jet cruise speeds. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine utility turboprop, typically seating 6–9 passengers (up to 10 in some layouts) with about 1,800 nm range, trading runway flexibility and cabin volume for jet‑like travel. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with strong short/rough‑field capability, commonly configured for 6–8 passengers, with roughly 2,000 nm range, positioning it as the most “mission‑expansive” jet among this group.
| Spec | Cirrus Vision Jet G2 | Honda Aircraft HondaJet Elite | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.37 | $ 2.73 | — | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Cirrus | Honda Aircraft | Piaggio | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | SF50 G2 | HondaJet Elite | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1219 | 1495 | 1530 | 1803 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.68 | — | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2450 | 3432 | 3775 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 711 | $ 1,135 | — | $ 793 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Cirrus Perspective Touch+ (G3000) | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 311 | 419 | 400 | 290 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $2,315,000 | $ 5,400,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $5,350,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR | IFR | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing | No | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.4 | 8.8 | 9 | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | Galley | No | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | — | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | No | — | — | No |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — | — | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | — | FWD | FWD |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23060 | 24000 | 13100 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 6600 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | FJ33-5A | HF120-H1A | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 5000 | 3600 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 1846 | 2050 | — | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 358 | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 320 | 439 | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | — | — | 850 | 1200 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 100 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 30.7 | 42.7 | 47.3 | 47.25 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 38.7 | 39.8 | 47.1 | 53.33 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.1 | 5 | 6.1 | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.5 | 12.1 | 14.9 | 16.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10.9 | 14.9 | 13.1 | 14 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.1 | — | 3.5 | 4.25 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 9.8 | 10.2 | — | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 30 | 66 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 24 | — | 35.2 | 40 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.4 | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4.8 | 5.8 | 4.9 | 5.1 |