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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, typically used for regional, rugged, and short‑field operations. It offers the shortest range of the three at roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on load and reserves, and it carries the most people in a high‑density layout, commonly around 9–14 passengers (often fewer for comfort or cargo flexibility). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed to combine jet speed with strong short/rough‑field capability. Its range is mid‑pack at about 2,000 nautical miles, and it generally seats around 6–10 passengers in executive configurations, trading some capacity for higher speed and jet comfort. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet focused on intercontinental missions. It has by far the longest range, about 6,400 nautical miles, and typically accommodates roughly 12–16 passengers, emphasizing cabin space, amenities, and nonstop long‑haul capability rather than maximum seat count.

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