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.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G700 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.66 | — | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 16 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | 8X | G700 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6450 | 7500 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.64 | — | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 36900 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 12 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,805 | — | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 62,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | Optional | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No |
| Total Seats | 17 | 16 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.2 | — | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 12 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 29200 | — | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 3900 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | PW307D | Pearl 700 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6722 | 18250 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 80.2 | 109.9 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 86.3 | 103 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 8.2 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.25 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 42.7 | 56.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 26.1 | 25.4 | 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 | 195 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |