Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800 1 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Gulfstream G280 is a super-midsize business jet, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers with roughly 3,600 nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G400 is a large-cabin jet aimed at transcontinental missions, generally seating about 10–12 with about 4,200 nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G500 and G600 are long-range large-cabin jets; the G500 commonly carries about 12–14 and reaches about 5,300 nautical miles, while the larger G600 often carries about 13–15 with about 6,600 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra-long-range flagship-class jet, typically 14–16 passengers with about 7,500 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is a newer ultra-long-range, very large-cabin jet, often 14–19 passengers with about 7,750 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G800 is the longest-range of the group, also ultra-long-range, typically 14–19 passengers with about 8,000 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a single-engine turboprop, usually 6–9 passengers with about 1,800 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet, typically 6–10 passengers with about 2,000 nautical miles.
| Spec | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G400 | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 | Gulfstream G800 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.57 | — | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | $ 9.39 | — | — | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | G280 | G400 | G500 | G600 | G650ER | G700 | G800 | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | — | In Development | FAA | FAA / EASA | In Development | — | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3600 | 4200 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 | 7500 | — | 1803 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.82 | — | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.78 | — | — | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | — | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | — | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | — | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15550 | 30650 | 30650 | 40560 | 49500 | — | — | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | — | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,168 | — | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 | $ 4,844 | — | — | $ 793 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | — | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 481 | 539 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 982 | 290 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $24,900,000 | 34500000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 | 71500000 | $5,350,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | IFR | — |
| Cabin | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | — | No | Yes | Yes | Optional | — | — | No |
| Jump Seat | No | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | — | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | — | 12 | 12 | 14 | 16 | — | 8 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | — | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | — | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — | FWD | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.2 | — | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | — | — | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | — | — | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | — | 6 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25000 | — | 31900 | 31900 | 31900 | — | — | 13100 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 5800 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Engine | |||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF7250G | — | PW814GA | PW815GA | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 | — | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | — | 10000 | 10000 | On-Condition | On Condition | — | 5000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | — | ISA + 35 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7624 | — | 15144 | 15680 | 16900 | 18250 | — | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1200 | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||||
| Length (ft) | 66.9 | — | 91.2 | 96.1 | 99.8 | 109.9 | — | 47.25 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 63 | — | 86.3 | 94.1 | 99.6 | 103 | — | 53.33 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.3 | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.9 | — | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 8.2 | — | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.3 | — | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.25 | — | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.9 | — | 41.5 | 45.2 | 46.9 | 56.9 | — | 16.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 21.4 | — | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.7 | 25.4 | — | 14 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.4 | — | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.7 | — | — | 4.25 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.7 | — | 26.3 | 30.2 | 32.7 | — | — | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 154 | — | 230 | 230 | 235 | 195 | — | 40 | 90 |