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Gulfstream G280 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Gulfstream G280 and Pilatus PC-24 occupy different business-aviation niches. The G280 is a super-midsize business jet aimed at longer nonstop missions and higher cruise efficiency for corporate travel between major airports. The PC-24 is a light jet designed for versatility, notable for its ability to operate from shorter and more rugged runways, which can expand access to smaller regional airfields. In range, the G280 typically offers a materially longer nonstop capability, on the order of about 3,600 nautical miles, supporting transcontinental U.S. flights and some North Atlantic-capable city pairs with appropriate payload and conditions. The PC-24 is shorter-legged, roughly around 2,000 nautical miles, better suited to regional and medium-length routes. For passenger capacity, the G280 generally seats more in typical executive layouts, commonly around 8 to 10 passengers with a standard enclosed-lavatory business-cabin arrangement. The PC-24 is usually configured for about 6 to 8 passengers in corporate use, though it can be arranged for higher-density seating depending on mission.

SpecGulfstream G280Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 6.57$ 3.71
Min Crew21
Total Seats106
ManufacturerGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft NameG280PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)36002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.82$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1010
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)155506680
Standard Cabin Seats86
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,168$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)481440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$24,900,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew21
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats106
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1010
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.29.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats86
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2500023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelHTF7250GFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)76243435
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.952.2
Wingspan (ft)6355.8
Aisle Step (ft)0.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)6.95.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.35.1
Cabin Length (ft)25.923
Overall Height (ft)21.417.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.43.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.717
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)15490