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Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a large-cabin twinjet typically positioned for transcontinental missions, offering roughly 4,000 nautical miles of range and usually seating about 8 to 10 passengers in a comfortable executive layout. The Falcon 7X steps up into the long-range, large-cabin category with tri-jet redundancy, generally around 5,900 to 6,000 nautical miles of range, and commonly carries about 10 to 14 passengers depending on configuration. The Falcon 8X is the newer ultra-long-range large-cabin flagship, extending range to roughly 6,400 to 6,500 nautical miles with similar typical seating (about 12 to 16), emphasizing lower fuel burn and improved cabin flexibility. Pilatus models occupy different categories. The PC-12 NGX is a single-engine turboprop in the versatile utility/executive class, optimized for short and unimproved runways, with roughly 1,700 to 1,800 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 6 to 9. The PC-24 is a light jet designed for “jet versatility,” often able to use shorter runways than many business jets, with about 2,000 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 8 to 10.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 7XDassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit23222
DOC / nm$ 6.38$ 7.75$ 7.66$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew22211
Total Seats12171786
ManufacturerDassault FalconDassault FalconDassault FalconPilatusPilatus
Aircraft Name2000LXS7X8XPC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)41555950645018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.65$ 0.64$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats101616910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1825033600369006680
Standard Cabin Seats10141466
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073$ 3,850$ 3,805$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490516516290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,000$53,800,000$ 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
ModelPW308CPW307APW307DPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)70007200On-Condition50005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 35ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)7000640267223435
No. of Engines23312
Horsepower1200
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.476.780.247.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)70.28686.353.3355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.77.77.755.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.24.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)26.239.142.716.923
Overall Height (ft)23.225.726.11417.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)102415521695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.36.34.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.126.229.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1311401404090