Bombardier Challenger 650 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24
| Spec | Gulfstream G400 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Challenger 650 | Pilatus PC-24 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream | Bombardier | Bombardier | Pilatus | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | G400 | Global 6500 | Challenger 650 | PC-24 | PC-12 NGX |
| Max Range (nm) | 4200 | 6600 | 4085 | 2076 | 1803 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 30650 | — | 21050 | 6680 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Advanced | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 539 | 504 | 470 | 440 | 290 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | 34500000 | $56,000,000 | $32,400,000 | $11,800,000 | $5,350,000 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.49 | $ 7.16 | $ 3.71 | $ 2.78 |
| Certification | — | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.68 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.46 |
| OEM Verification | — | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 9 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,895 | $ 3,365 | $ 1,619 | $ 793 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | Optional |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | Yes | No | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | No | — |
| Total Seats | — | 14 | 11 | 6 | 8 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 17 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 9 | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 8.8 | 9.3 | 5.8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 23000 | 23500 | 13100 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | — | Pearl | CF34-3B MTO | FJ44-4A-QPM | PT6E-67XP |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | 5000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 15125 | 9220 | 3435 | — |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 | ISA + 35 |
| Horsepower | — | — | — | — | 1200 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | 402 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | — | 99.5 | 68.4 | 52.2 | 47.25 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 94 | 64.4 | 55.8 | 53.33 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8 | 7.9 | 5.6 | 5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 6 | 5.1 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 43.3 | 25.6 | 23 | 16.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 25.5 | 20.7 | 17.4 | 14 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.9 | 3.8 | 4.25 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 15.4 | 17 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 112 | 90 | 40 |