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Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a super‑midsize twin‑jet, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers with a range around 4,000 nautical miles, aimed at efficient transcontinental missions. The Falcon 6X moves into the large‑cabin category, usually seating about 12–16 with a range roughly 5,500 nautical miles, prioritizing space and long‑leg comfort. The Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin tri‑jet, commonly configured for about 12–16 passengers, with range near 6,450 nautical miles for true intercontinental routes. Pilatus offerings sit in different niches. The PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop, generally carrying 6–9 passengers, with range around 1,800 nautical miles, valued for operating economy and short/rough‑field flexibility. The PC‑24 is a light jet, typically 6–10 passengers, with range about 2,000 nautical miles, combining jet speed with strong short‑field performance and versatile cargo/passenger configurations.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 6XDassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit23222
DOC / nm$ 6.38$ 7.74$ 7.66$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew22211
Total Seats12171786
ManufacturerDassault FalconDassault FalconDassault FalconPilatusPilatus
Aircraft Name2000LXS6X8XPC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)41555500645018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.64$ 0.64$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats101616910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)18250369006680
Standard Cabin Seats10141466
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073$ 3,845$ 3,805$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIIHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490516516290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,000$49,500,000$ 62,500,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit23322
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed FlushingOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22211
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoYesYesNo
Total Seats12171786
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats101616910
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.610.210.25.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats10141466
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2530029200292001310023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39003900
Cargo DoorYesYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPW308CPW812DPW307DPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)70005000On-Condition50005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 35ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)70001400067223435
No. of Engines22312
Horsepower1200
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.484.380.247.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)70.285.186.353.3355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.78.57.755.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.56.24.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)26.240.442.716.923
Overall Height (ft)23.224.526.11417.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)102418431695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.36.34.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.127.529.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1311401404090