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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, typically used for short to medium regional hops. It trades speed and luxury for rugged simplicity, usually carrying about 9 to 14 passengers depending on interior and mission, with a range roughly around 900 to 1,200 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin tri‑jet business aircraft designed for intercontinental travel. It commonly seats 12 to 16 passengers in executive layouts (with more possible in dense seating) and offers about 6,400 nautical miles of range. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine light helicopter for short‑range missions such as law enforcement, EMS, and corporate transport. Typical seating is about 1 to 7 occupants, with a range roughly around 300 to 400 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light twin‑jet business aircraft positioned between turboprops and midsize jets, notable for operating from shorter or less‑prepared runways. It generally carries about 6 to 10 passengers and has a range around 2,000 nautical miles.

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