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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a large-cabin, ultra-long-range business jet aimed at intercontinental missions. It typically offers the greatest range of the three at roughly 6,400 nautical miles, with a comfortable executive layout often around 12–14 passengers (and higher maximum configurations depending on interior choices). The Dassault Falcon 900LX is also a large-cabin, long-range jet, but a step below the 8X in endurance, generally around 4,750 nautical miles, and it commonly carries a similar executive passenger count, typically about 12–14, with flexibility by configuration. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light-to-super-midsize “utility” business jet designed for versatility, including operations from shorter or more rugged runways. Its range is much shorter than the Falcons, roughly about 2,000 nautical miles (depending on payload and reserves), and it usually seats fewer passengers, commonly around 6–10 in typical corporate layouts.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XDassault Falcon 900LXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 7.57$ 3.71
Min Crew221
Total Seats17166
ManufacturerDassault FalconDassault FalconPilatus
Aircraft Name8X900LXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)645047502076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.63$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats161410
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)36900224506680
Standard Cabin Seats14146
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 3,588$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516498440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$44,000,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew221
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNo
Total Seats17166
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats161410
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.69.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats14146
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292002530023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW307DTFE731-60FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition50005000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)672250003435
No. of Engines332
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.266.452.2
Wingspan (ft)86.370.255.8
Cabin Width (ft)7.77.75.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)42.733.223
Overall Height (ft)26.124.817.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)16951264
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.223.517
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14012790
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor