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Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Dassault Falcon 2000S is a super-midsize twin‑jet, typically seating about 8–10 passengers, with roughly 3,300–3,500 nm range, aimed at efficient transcontinental missions. The Falcon 6X is a large‑cabin long‑range jet, usually configured for about 12–16 passengers, with about 5,500 nm range, emphasizing a very wide cabin. The Falcon 7X is a large‑cabin ultra‑long‑range trijet, commonly 12–16 passengers, around 5,900–6,000 nm range, known for short‑field capability for its class. The Falcon 8X is the extended‑range evolution of the 7X, also a large‑cabin ultra‑long‑range trijet for roughly 12–16 passengers, reaching about 6,400–6,450 nm. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop utility/business aircraft, typically 6–9 passengers, with about 1,500–1,800 nm range, optimized for cost efficiency and short/rough fields. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet, generally 6–10 passengers, around 2,000 nm range, combining jet speed with strong short‑field performance.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000SDassault Falcon 6XDassault Falcon 7XDassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit233222
DOC / nm$ 6.63$ 7.74$ 7.75$ 7.66$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew222211
Total Seats1217171786
ManufacturerDassault FalconDassault FalconDassault FalconDassault FalconPilatusPilatus
Aircraft Name2000S6X7X8XPC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)354055005950645018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.83$ 0.64$ 0.65$ 0.64$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats10161616910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1825033600369006680
Standard Cabin Seats1014141466
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,150$ 3,845$ 3,850$ 3,805$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIIHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490516516516290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 26,000,000$49,500,000$53,800,000$ 62,500,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit233322
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed FlushingOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222211
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoYesYesYesNo
Total Seats1217171786
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10161616910
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.610.210.210.25.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats1014141466
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)253002920029200292001310023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)390039003900
Cargo DoorYesYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelPW308CPW812DPW307APW307DPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)700050007200On-Condition50005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 35ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)700014000640267223435
No. of Engines223312
Horsepower1200
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.484.376.780.247.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)70.285.18686.353.3355.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.78.57.77.755.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.56.26.24.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)26.240.439.142.716.923
Overall Height (ft)23.224.525.726.11417.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024184315521695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.36.36.34.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.127.526.229.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1341401401404090