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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Dassault Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G700 are long-range, large-cabin business jets aimed at intercontinental missions. The Falcon 8X typically offers about 5,950 nautical miles of range and commonly seats around 12–16 passengers, depending on layout. The Gulfstream G700 sits at the top of this group with roughly 7,500 nautical miles of range and usually accommodates about 13–19 passengers in a spacious, ultra-long-range cabin. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin jet optimized for long-range but not ultra-long-range travel, with about 3,900 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 13 passengers (often arranged for 13–14). The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet designed for versatility, including access to shorter and more austere runways, with roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 6–10 passengers. Overall, the G700 leads on range and cabin volume, the Falcon 8X closely follows with strong long-haul capability, the Legacy 650E targets high-comfort regional-to-transcontinental missions, and the PC-24 prioritizes operational flexibility over maximum range and capacity.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 3.71
Min Crew241
Total Seats17166
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamPilatus
Aircraft Name8XG700PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)645075002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats161910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)369006680
Standard Cabin Seats14126
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$78,000,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew241
Crew RestNoOptionalNo
Jump SeatYesYesNo
Total Seats17166
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats161910
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats14126
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW307DPearl 700FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)6722182503435
No. of Engines322
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.2109.952.2
Wingspan (ft)86.310355.8
Cabin Width (ft)7.78.25.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.255.1
Cabin Length (ft)42.756.923
Overall Height (ft)26.125.417.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14019590
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor