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Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Pilatus Pc 24

These four jets span different categories and missions. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a large-cabin, twin‑engine business jet optimized for comfortable transcontinental flying, with a typical range around 4,000 nm and seating usually in the 8–10 passenger class (with higher-density layouts possible). The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range, large-cabin trijet designed for intercontinental routes, offering roughly 6,450 nm of range and commonly configured for about 12–14 passengers. The Embraer Praetor 600 sits in the super‑midsize category, delivering near transatlantic capability at about 4,000 nm and typically accommodating around 8–12 passengers. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with a unique “utility” focus, trading some range for versatility and runway flexibility; it offers roughly 2,000 nm of range and generally seats about 6–8 passengers in executive layouts. In short, the 8X leads for long-haul range and cabin capacity, the 2000LXS and Praetor 600 cover long transcontinental missions with different cabin sizes, and the PC‑24 prioritizes access to shorter or less-developed runways over outright range.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 8XEmbraer Praetor 600Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.38$ 7.66$ 6.74$ 3.71
Min Crew2221
Total Seats1217106
ManufacturerDassault FalconDassault FalconEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft Name2000LXS8XPraetor 600PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4155645040182076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.64$ 0.84$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats10161210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)18250369006680
Standard Cabin Seats101486
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073$ 3,805$ 3,141$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490516542440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,000$ 62,500,000$20,995,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2221
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoYesNoNo
Total Seats1217106
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10161210
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.610.29.79.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats101486
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25300292002714023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW308CPW307DHTF7500EFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)7000On-ConditionOn-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 18ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)7000672275283435
No. of Engines2322
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.480.268.152.2
Wingspan (ft)70.286.370.555.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.77.76.85.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.265.1
Cabin Length (ft)26.242.724.123
Overall Height (ft)23.226.12117.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.34.73.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.129.221.317
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1311404590
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110