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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop airplane suited to short/medium regional missions, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers, with long endurance for its class and an approximate range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a large‑cabin, long‑range trijet business jet designed for intercontinental travel, commonly configured for about 12–16 passengers, with roughly 6,400–6,500 nautical miles of range. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter optimized for short-haul, vertical-access missions; it generally seats about 6–8 passengers and has a much shorter range, roughly 300–350 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “super versatile” light jet aimed at short-to-medium routes and operations into smaller airports; it typically carries about 6–10 passengers with an approximate range around 2,000 nautical miles. Overall, the Falcon 8X leads on range and cabin size, the PC‑24 balances jet speed with field versatility, the King Air 360ER emphasizes efficient turboprop regional utility, and the 902 Explorer trades range and speed for helicopter access.

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