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Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G500 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Dassault Falcon 6X and Gulfstream G500 are long-range, large-cabin business jets aimed at intercontinental missions, while the Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet designed for shorter trips with greater operational flexibility, including access to smaller or more rugged runways. In range, the Falcon 6X leads this group at roughly 5,500 nautical miles, making it well-suited to nonstop city pairs such as transatlantic routes. The Gulfstream G500 follows with about 5,300 nautical miles, also firmly in the long-range class and optimized for high-speed, high-altitude cruise. The PC-24 is in a different category, with a typical range around 2,000 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, which aligns more with regional missions. For passenger capacity, the Falcon 6X and G500 typically seat around 12 to 16 passengers in standard executive configurations, with maximum certified seating higher depending on layout. The PC-24 generally carries about 6 to 10 passengers in executive seating, reflecting its lighter-jet class and smaller cabin.

SpecDassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G500Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit322
DOC / nm$ 7.74$ 9.00$ 3.71
Min Crew241
Total Seats17126
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft Name6XG500PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)550052002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.90$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats161910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats14106
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,845$ 4,644$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$49,500,000$47,500,000$11,800,000
Useful Load (lbs)306506680
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew241
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesYesNo
Total Seats17126
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats161910
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.210.79.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats14106
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292003190023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW812DPW814GAFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)5000100005000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)14000151443435
No. of Engines222
Dimensions
Length (ft)84.391.252.2
Wingspan (ft)85.186.355.8
Cabin Width (ft)8.57.65.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.56.45.1
Cabin Length (ft)40.441.523
Overall Height (ft)24.525.517.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1843
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.13.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)27.526.317
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14023090
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor