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

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS and Falcon 8X are large-cabin business jets, while the Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop utility/business aircraft and the Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet designed for versatile, semi‑prepared‑runway operations. In range, the Falcon 8X leads at roughly 6,450 nautical miles, enabling true intercontinental missions. The Falcon 2000LXS is a long‑range large‑cabin jet at about 4,000 nautical miles, typically suited to transcontinental flying with more payload than many midsize jets. The PC-24 offers jet speed with a moderate range of roughly 2,000 nautical miles, often used for regional and medium-length trips. The PC-12 NGX is generally around 1,800 nautical miles, trading speed for efficiency and short/rough-field capability. For passenger capacity, the Falcon 8X typically seats about 12–16 in an executive layout, the Falcon 2000LXS about 8–10 (sometimes up to around 12), the PC-24 commonly 6–8 in executive configuration (up to about 10), and the PC-12 NGX typically 6–9 (with higher-density seating possible).

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.38$ 7.66$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew2211
Total Seats121786
ManufacturerDassault FalconDassault FalconPilatusPilatus
Aircraft Name2000LXS8XPC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4155645018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.64$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1016910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)18250369006680
Standard Cabin Seats101466
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073$ 3,805$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490516290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,000$ 62,500,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed FlushingOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2211
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoYesNo
Total Seats121786
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1016910
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.610.25.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats101466
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25300292001310023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Cargo DoorYesYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW308CPW307DPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)7000On-Condition50005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 35ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)700067223435
No. of Engines2312
Horsepower1200
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.480.247.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)70.286.353.3355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.77.755.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.24.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)26.242.716.923
Overall Height (ft)23.226.11417.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.34.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.129.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1311404090