Cirrus Vision Jet G2 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M500
The Cirrus Vision Jet G2 is a personal very light jet aimed at owner-pilots, trading cabin volume and runway flexibility for jet speed and simplicity. Its typical range is roughly 1,200 nautical miles, and it generally carries 4–5 passengers in comfort (up to about 7 occupants including crew depending on configuration and loading). The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop optimized for utility and efficiency, with strong short/rough-field capability. It offers about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and typically carries 6–8 passengers (up to around 9 occupants including crew). The Pilatus PC-24 is a light business jet designed for “jet plus utility,” combining higher cruise performance with the ability to use shorter runways than many jets. Range is about 2,000 nautical miles, with typical seating for 6–8 passengers (up to about 10 occupants including crew). The Piper M500 is a pressurized single‑engine turboprop positioned below the PC-12 in size and cost, with roughly 1,000–1,200 nautical miles of range and usually 4–5 passengers in comfort (up to about 6 occupants including crew).
| Spec | Cirrus Vision Jet G2 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Pilatus PC-24 | Piper M500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 2.37 | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 | $ 3.11 |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 5 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Cirrus | Pilatus | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | SF50 G2 | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 | M500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1219 | 1803 | 2076 | 1000 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.78 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 9 | 10 | — |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 2450 | — | 6680 | 1698 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 711 | $ 793 | $ 1,619 | $ 579 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Cirrus Perspective Touch+ (G3000) | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 311 | 290 | 440 | 260 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $2,315,000 | $5,350,000 | $11,800,000 | $2,122,600 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | — | IFR |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 5 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 5 | 9 | 10 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 6.4 | 5.8 | 9.3 | 5.5 |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | No | Optional Refreshment Center | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD | FWD | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 13100 | 23500 | 12600 |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | MID |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 8244 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | FJ33-5A | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 5000 | 5000 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 10 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 23 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 1846 | — | 3435 | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | 358 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 320 | — | — | 170 |
| Horsepower | — | 1200 | — | 500 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | 402 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 30.7 | 47.25 | 52.2 | 29.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 38.7 | 53.33 | 55.8 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.1 | 5 | 5.6 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.5 | 16.9 | 23 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 10.9 | 14 | 17.4 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 3.1 | 4.25 | 3.8 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 9.8 | — | 17 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 30 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 24 | 40 | 90 | 20 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 4.9 | 5.1 | 4 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 165 |