Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls
The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin business jet suited to long international missions, offering roughly 3,900 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 13 passengers in executive configuration. The Gulfstream G700 sits in the ultra-long-range, ultra-large-cabin category, designed for global nonstop flying at about 7,500 nautical miles and usually configured for around 13 to 19 passengers depending on layout. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with a versatile cabin and strong short/rough-field capability, trading outright range for access and flexibility; it reaches about 2,000 nautical miles and commonly carries 6 to 10 passengers. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop in the owner-flown/utility category, optimized for lower operating costs and simpler operations rather than transoceanic range; it delivers about 1,400 nautical miles and typically seats 4 to 6 passengers plus the pilot. Overall, the G700 leads in range and cabin scale, the Legacy 650E balances long range with a proven large-cabin platform, the PC-24 emphasizes airport access and versatility, and the M600 SLS prioritizes efficiency and ease of ownership.
| Spec | Gulfstream G700 | Pilatus PC-24 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 6 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | G700 | PC-24 | M600 |
| Certification | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7500 | 2076 | 1406 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 10 | — |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 440 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $78,000,000 | $11,800,000 | $3,081,400 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 3.71 | $ 2.19 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.62 | $ 0.55 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 6680 | 2200 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 1,619 | $ 603 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Optional | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | — |
| Total Seats | 16 | 6 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 10 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 6 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.3 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Optional Refreshment Center | Refreshment Centre |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23500 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 8644 |
| Engine | |||
| Model | Pearl 700 | FJ44-4A-QPM | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On Condition | 5000 | 3600 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18250 | 3435 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| FADEC | — | Yes | No |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 23 | ISA + 55 |
| Horsepower | — | — | 600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 109.9 | 52.2 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 103 | 55.8 | 43.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8.2 | 5.6 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.25 | 5.1 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 56.9 | 23 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.4 | 17.4 | 11.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 195 | 90 | 20 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.8 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 17 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 165 |