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Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Gulfstream G280 is a super‑midsize business jet, offering roughly 3,600 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 8–10 passengers. The Gulfstream G400 steps up into the large‑cabin class with about 4,200 nautical miles of range and a typical capacity around 12 passengers. The Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra‑long‑range flagship, able to fly roughly 7,500 nautical miles and commonly configured for about 14–19 passengers. The Gulfstream G700 is also ultra‑long‑range, with about 7,500 nautical miles of range and a larger, newer cabin typically arranged for around 13–19 passengers, often emphasizing more living zones rather than maximum seats. Pilatus aircraft occupy a different niche. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop utility/business aircraft, with about 1,700–1,800 nautical miles of range and seating commonly 6–9 passengers depending on interior and baggage needs. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet aimed at versatility, with about 2,000 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 6–10 passengers.

SpecGulfstream G280Gulfstream G400Gulfstream G650ERGulfstream G700Pilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2—2322
DOC / nm$ 6.57—$ 9.39—$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew244411
Total Seats1012141686
ManufacturerGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamGulfstreamPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NameG280G400G650ERG700PC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASA—FAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)360042007500750018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.82—$ 0.78—$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats10191919910
OEM VerificationUn-Verified—Un-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)155503065049500——6680
Standard Cabin Seats8—121266
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,168—$ 4,844—$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckHoneywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)481539516516290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$24,900,00034500000$60,000,000$78,000,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Flight Rules————IFR—
Cabin
Cockpit2—2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—2 Enclosed Flushing—Optional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2—4411
Crew RestNo—YesOptional—No
Jump SeatNo—YesYes—No
Total Seats10—141686
Galley LocationFWD—FWDFWD—FWD
Max Cabin Seats10—1919910
Lavatory LocationAFT—FWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.2—10.7—5.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley—Galley—NoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats8—121266
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25000—31900—1310023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800—————
Cargo Door————YesYes
Engine
FADECYes—Yes—YesYes
ModelHTF7250G—BR725 A1-12Pearl 700PT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition—On-ConditionOn Condition50005000
Flat RatingISA + 17—ISA + 15—ISA + 35ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)7624—1690018250—3435
No. of Engines2—2212
Horsepower————1200—
Usable Fuel (gal)————402—
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.9—99.8109.947.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)63—99.610353.3355.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.3—Flat FloorFlat Floor—Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.9—8.28.255.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.3—6.56.254.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)25.9—46.956.916.923
Overall Height (ft)21.4—25.725.41417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.4—6.7—4.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.7—32.7——17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)154—2351954090