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

The Dassault Falcon 2000S is a super‑midsize twin‑engine business jet, typically used for faster, higher‑altitude missions with a larger cabin. It offers roughly 3,350 nautical miles of range and commonly carries about 8 to 10 passengers in an executive layout (with higher-density configurations possible). The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop, valued for efficiency, short/rough‑field capability, and operating economics. Its range is about 1,800 nautical miles, and it typically seats around 6 to 9 passengers in corporate configurations (up to about 10 in high-density seating). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light twin‑engine jet positioned between turboprops and larger business jets, combining jet speed with strong short‑runway performance. It delivers about 2,000 nautical miles of range (depending on payload and reserves) and typically carries around 6 to 10 passengers. Overall, the Falcon 2000S leads on range and cabin class, the PC‑12 NGX leads on cost-efficient versatility, and the PC‑24 balances jet performance with access to shorter airfields.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000SPilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.63$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew211
Total Seats1286
ManufacturerDassault FalconPilatusPilatus
Aircraft Name2000SPC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)354018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.83$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats10910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)18250—6680
Standard Cabin Seats1066
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,150$ 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)$ 26,000,000$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)1344090