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

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop utility aircraft, optimized for shorter-field access and economical regional missions. It offers a long turboprop-class range of roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and typically carries about 6–9 passengers in an executive configuration. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a large-cabin, long-range tri‑jet business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It has a much greater range—about 6,400 nautical miles—enabling nonstop city pairs such as New York–Dubai or Paris–Singapore under favorable conditions, and commonly seats around 12–16 passengers depending on layout. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light/“super light” twin‑jet positioned between turboprops and midsize jets, notable for operating from shorter and semi‑prepared runways compared with many jets. Its range is typically around 2,000 nautical miles, and it usually accommodates about 6–10 passengers.

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