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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, rugged strips and flexible missions; it typically ranges about 900–1,200 nm and commonly carries around 9 passengers (higher in commuter layouts, less with cargo). The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized single‑engine turboprop positioned as a high‑end personal/business aircraft; it offers roughly 1,000–1,400 nm of range and generally seats 4–6 in comfort (up to about 6–7 depending on configuration). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet designed for “jet on rougher/shorter runways” capability; it typically reaches about 1,800–2,000 nm and carries about 6–8 passengers. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin trijet for intercontinental travel; it delivers roughly 6,000+ nm of range and usually accommodates about 12–16 passengers depending on cabin layout. In short, the Caravan prioritizes utility and payload, the M600 personal luxury and efficiency, the PC‑24 versatile jet access, and the 8X maximum range and cabin size.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 3.71$ 2.19
Min Crew211
Total Seats1766
ManufacturerDassault FalconPilatusPiper
Aircraft Name8XPC-24M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)645020761406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.62$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats1610—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)3690066802200
Standard Cabin Seats1464
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 1,619$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516440274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$11,800,000$3,081,400
Flight Rules——IFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew211
Crew RestNoNo—
Jump SeatYesNo—
Total Seats1765
Galley LocationFWDFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats1610—
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.35.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats1464
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292002350012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900—8644
Cargo Door—Yes—
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelPW307DFJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition50003600
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 23ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)67223435—
No. of Engines321
Horsepower——600
Fuel Capacity (gal)——260
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.252.229.7
Wingspan (ft)86.355.843.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.75.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.14
Cabin Length (ft)42.72312.3
Overall Height (ft)26.117.411.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695—165
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.8—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.217—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1409020
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—