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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop typically used for regional business travel and special missions; it trades speed and cabin volume for short‑field utility and efficiency, with roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and seating commonly around 6–9 passengers depending on layout. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for versatile operations from shorter or unimproved runways; it generally offers about 2,000 nautical miles of range and typically carries about 6–10 passengers. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin tri‑jet aimed at intercontinental missions; it provides about 6,400 nautical miles of range and is usually configured for roughly 12–16 passengers. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin jet focused on maximum space and global reach; it offers about 7,500 nautical miles of range and commonly seats around 13–19 passengers, depending on cabin configuration. Overall, the King Air 360ER and PC‑24 emphasize operational flexibility and access, while the Falcon 8X and G700 prioritize long‑haul range and larger cabins.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 3.71
Min Crew241
Total Seats17166
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft Name8XG700PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)645075002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats161910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)369006680
Standard Cabin Seats14126
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$78,000,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew241
Crew RestNoOptionalNo
Jump SeatYesYesNo
Total Seats17166
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats161910
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats14126
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW307DPearl 700FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)6722182503435
No. of Engines322
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.2109.952.2
Wingspan (ft)86.310355.8
Cabin Width (ft)7.78.25.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.255.1
Cabin Length (ft)42.756.923
Overall Height (ft)26.125.417.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14019590
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor