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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft in the light utility/commuter class, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers with a long-range mission profile for its category (roughly around 1,500–1,800 nm depending on payload and reserves). The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin tri‑jet in the ultra‑long‑range business jet category, commonly configured for about 12–16 passengers and capable of intercontinental range (about 6,000+ nm). The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter, generally used for utility and corporate missions, carrying about 4 passengers (plus pilot) with a much shorter range, typically only a few hundred nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light/midsize twin‑jet designed for versatile operations, often seating about 6–10 passengers, with transcontinental-type range for its class (roughly around 2,000 nm). Overall, the Falcon 8X leads on range and cabin size, the PC‑24 balances jet speed with flexibility, the King Air 360ER emphasizes efficient turboprop utility, and the 480B prioritizes vertical lift over range.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 3.71
Min Crew21
Total Seats176
ManufacturerDassault FalconPilatus
Aircraft Name8XPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64502076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)369006680
Standard Cabin Seats146
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew21
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats176
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1610
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats146
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW307DFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)67223435
No. of Engines32
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.252.2
Wingspan (ft)86.355.8
Cabin Width (ft)7.75.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)42.723
Overall Height (ft)26.117.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14090
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor