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

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a large-cabin twin‑engine business jet aimed at longer, higher-speed travel with a typical range around 4,000 nautical miles and an executive passenger load commonly about 8 to 10 (with higher maximums depending on layout). The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop best categorized as a versatile, short/medium‑range business and utility aircraft; it typically carries about 6 to 9 passengers in comfort (often up to 10 in commuter-style seating) and offers roughly 1,700 to 1,800 nautical miles of range depending on payload and reserves. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light twin‑engine business jet positioned between the other two: it is faster than the PC‑12 and generally shorter-ranged than the Falcon, with a typical range around 2,000 nautical miles and common seating for about 6 to 8 passengers (with higher-density configurations possible). In short, the Falcon prioritizes long-range, large-cabin comfort; the PC‑12 prioritizes efficiency and access; the PC‑24 splits the difference with jet speed and flexible mission capability.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSPilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.38$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew211
Total Seats1286
ManufacturerDassault FalconPilatusPilatus
Aircraft Name2000LXSPC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)415518032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats10910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)18250—6680
Standard Cabin Seats1066
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Flight Rules—IFR—
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed FlushingOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew211
Crew RestNo—No
Jump SeatNo—No
Total Seats1286
Galley LocationFWD—FWD
Max Cabin Seats10910
Lavatory LocationAFTFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.65.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats1066
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)253001310023500
Cargo Door—YesYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW308CPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)700050005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 35ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)7000—3435
No. of Engines212
Horsepower—1200—
Usable Fuel (gal)—402—
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.447.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)70.253.3355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor—Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.755.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.24.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)26.216.923
Overall Height (ft)23.21417.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024——
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.34.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.1—17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1314090