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Embraer Phenom 300e vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet optimized for efficient short-to-mid missions, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers with a practical range around 2,000 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G280 moves into the super-midsize category, offering a larger cabin for roughly 8–10 passengers and substantially more reach, about 3,600 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G600 is a large-cabin, long-range jet, usually configured for around 12–16 passengers and capable of approximately 6,600 nautical miles, making it suited to intercontinental flying. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a single-engine turboprop rather than a jet; it is valued for short-field and remote-airport capability, typically seats 6–9 passengers, and offers roughly 1,700–1,800 nautical miles of range. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with strong runway flexibility compared with typical business jets; it commonly carries about 6–10 passengers and delivers about 2,000 nautical miles of range, positioning it between the Phenom 300E and larger midsize jets in mission scope.

SpecEmbraer Phenom 300EGulfstream G280Gulfstream G600Pilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 3.88$ 6.57$ 9.28$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew12411
Total Seats10101286
ManufacturerEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstreamPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NamePhenom 300EG280G600PC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)2,0103600650018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.55$ 0.82$ 0.93$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats101019910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)691415550405606680
Standard Cabin Seats681066
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,758$ 3,168$ 4,789$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Prodigy Touch (G3000)Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckHoneywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)464481516290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$9,650,000$24,900,000$58,500,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed FlushingOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew12411
Crew RestNoNoYesNo
Jump SeatNoNoYesNo
Total Seats9101286
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats91019910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD / AFTFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.49.210.75.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats781066
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2556025000319001310023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Cargo DoorYesYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelCanada PW535E1HTF7250GPW815GAPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)5000On-Condition1000050005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 35ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)33607624156803435
No. of Engines22212
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Horsepower1200
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)51.266.996.147.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)52.166394.153.3355.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.30.3Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)5.16.97.655.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.96.36.44.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)17.225.945.216.923
Overall Height (ft)16.7521.425.31417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.65.46.14.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.817.730.217
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)74
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)101542304090