Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Dassault Falcon 8X and Embraer Legacy 650E are long-range business jets, while the Pilatus PC-24 is a versatile “super light” business jet, and the Enstrom 480B is a single-turbine light helicopter suited to short-hop missions. In range, the Falcon 8X leads at roughly 6,400 nautical miles, enabling true intercontinental flights. The Legacy 650E is next at about 3,900 nautical miles, supporting long transcontinental missions. The PC-24 typically offers around 2,000 nautical miles, trading absolute range for operational flexibility, including access to shorter or rougher runways. The Enstrom 480B has a much shorter range, roughly 250 to 350 nautical miles depending on reserves and conditions. For passenger capacity, the Falcon 8X commonly seats around 12 to 16, the Legacy 650E about 13 (often up to 14), and the PC-24 typically 6 to 10 in executive layouts. The Enstrom 480B generally carries 4 passengers plus a pilot (up to 5 seats total).
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 8X | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.66 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | 8X | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6450 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.64 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 36900 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,805 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 62,500,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No |
| Total Seats | 17 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.2 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 29200 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 3900 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW307D | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6722 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 3 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 80.2 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 86.3 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 42.7 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 26.1 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1695 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 29.2 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 140 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor |