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Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo 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 a range around 3,600 nautical miles, suited to longer nonstop missions with high cruise speed and a true jet cabin. The Gulfstream G400 steps up to the large-cabin category, generally accommodating roughly 10–14 passengers with an intercontinental-style range around 4,000–4,200 nautical miles, emphasizing more space and comfort for longer flights. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed turboprop in the light executive class, often configured for about 6–8 passengers with a range roughly 1,400–1,800 nautical miles, offering jet-like cruise speeds for a turboprop but shorter legs than midsize and large jets. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a single-engine turboprop utility/executive aircraft, commonly seating about 6–9 passengers with a range about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles, optimized for flexibility, cargo capability, and shorter or less-improved runways. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet, usually carrying about 6–10 passengers with a range around 2,000 nautical miles, combining jet speed with notable short-field and rougher-runway capability.

SpecGulfstream G280Gulfstream G400Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2—222
DOC / nm$ 6.57——$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew24111
Total Seats1012886
ManufacturerGulfstreamGulfstreamPiaggioPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NameG280G400Avanti EVOPC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASA—FAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)36004200153018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.82——$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats10197910
OEM VerificationUn-Verified—Un-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)15550306503775—6680
Standard Cabin Seats8—666
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,168——$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)481539400290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$24,900,00034500000$ 7,695,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Flight Rules——IFRIFR—
Cabin
Cockpit2—222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—NoOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2—111
Crew RestNo———No
Jump SeatNo———No
Total Seats10—886
Galley LocationFWD———FWD
Max Cabin Seats10—7910
Lavatory LocationAFT——FWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.2—95.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley—NoNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats8—666
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25000—240001310023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800—6600——
Cargo Door———YesYes
Engine
FADECYes—YesYesYes
ModelHTF7250G—PT6A–66BPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition—360050005000
Flat RatingISA + 17—ISA + 28ISA + 35ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)7624———3435
No. of Engines2—212
Horsepower——8501200—
Fuel Burn (gph)——100——
Usable Fuel (gal)———402—
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.9—47.347.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)63—47.153.3355.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.3———Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.9—6.155.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.3—5.84.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)25.9—14.916.923
Overall Height (ft)21.4—13.11417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.4—3.54.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.7———17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)154—35.24090