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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, typically used for regional, remote, or cargo-friendly missions. It generally offers short-to-medium range (roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on load) and usually seats about 9 passengers in commuter configuration, though layouts vary. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet designed for versatility and rough/short-field capability. It typically provides midrange reach (about 1,800–2,000 nautical miles) and commonly carries around 6–10 passengers depending on interior. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long-range, large-cabin tri-jet business aircraft aimed at intercontinental travel. It offers substantially greater range (around 6,000+ nautical miles) and typically accommodates about 12–16 passengers in executive configurations. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a twin‑engine heavy helicopter, optimized for offshore, SAR, and VIP transport. Its range is shorter than the jets (often about 500–600 nautical miles with reserves) and it commonly seats roughly 12–19 passengers depending on mission fit.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats17621
ManufacturerDassault FalconPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft Name8XPC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64502076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.62$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats161019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3690066807417
Standard Cabin Seats14619
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Flight Rules——IFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew212
Crew RestNoNo—
Jump SeatYesNo—
Total Seats17621
Galley LocationFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats161019
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.3—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center—
Standard Cabin Seats14619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920023500—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900——
Cargo Door—Yes—
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW307DFJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition50004000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 23—
Thrust (lbs)67223435—
No. of Engines321
Fuel Type——JetFuel
Horsepower——2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)——760
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)26.117.417.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695—775
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.8—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.217—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14090—
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——140