Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G650er vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Gulfstream G280 is a super‑midsize business jet, typically seating about 8–10 passengers, with an intercontinental-capable range around 3,600 nautical miles, making it suited to transcontinental U.S. and many transatlantic pairings with appropriate payload and winds. The Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra‑long‑range large-cabin jet, generally configured for about 12–16 passengers, with roughly 7,500 nautical miles of range, enabling nonstop missions such as New York–Hong Kong under favorable conditions. The Gulfstream G700 is Gulfstream’s newest large-cabin flagship category, commonly arranged for about 13–19 passengers, with about 7,500 nautical miles of range and a larger, more flexible cabin than the G650ER. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop in the utility/executive category, usually carrying about 6–9 passengers, with roughly 1,800 nautical miles of range and strong short/rough-field versatility. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet, typically seating about 6–10 passengers, with around 2,000 nautical miles of range and notable ability to use shorter runways than many jets.
| Spec | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G650ER | Gulfstream G700 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.57 | $ 9.39 | — | $ 2.78 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | G280 | G650ER | G700 | PC-12 NGX | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3600 | 7500 | 7500 | 1803 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.82 | $ 0.78 | — | $ 0.46 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 15550 | 49500 | — | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,168 | $ 4,844 | — | $ 793 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Honeywell Primus Apex | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 481 | 516 | 516 | 290 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $24,900,000 | $60,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $5,350,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | — | IFR | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | Optional | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | Optional | — | No |
| Jump Seat | No | Yes | Yes | — | No |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.2 | 10.7 | — | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | — | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25000 | 31900 | — | 13100 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 5800 | — | — | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| Model | HTF7250G | BR725 A1-12 | Pearl 700 | PT6E-67XP | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On Condition | 5000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 35 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7624 | 16900 | 18250 | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | — | — | 1200 | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 66.9 | 99.8 | 109.9 | 47.25 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 63 | 99.6 | 103 | 53.33 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | 0.3 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 6.9 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 5 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.3 | 6.5 | 6.25 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 25.9 | 46.9 | 56.9 | 16.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 21.4 | 25.7 | 25.4 | 14 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 5.4 | 6.7 | — | 4.25 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.7 | 32.7 | — | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 154 | 235 | 195 | 40 | 90 |