Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Dassault Falcon 8X and Embraer Legacy 650E are long-range large-cabin business jets, while the Pilatus PC-24 is a “super versatile” light-to-midsize business jet, and the Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a super-medium twin-engine helicopter suited to offshore, SAR, and VIP shuttle missions. On range, the Falcon 8X is the clear leader at roughly 6,450 nautical miles, enabling true intercontinental flights. The Legacy 650E follows with about 3,900 nautical miles, strong for transcontinental missions but generally not nonstop on the longest oceanic city pairs. The PC-24 sits in the shorter, flexible-mission bracket at roughly 2,000 nautical miles (depending on load and conditions), trading ultimate range for access to shorter and semi-prepared runways. The AW189’s range is much lower than the jets, typically around 450–500 nautical miles, reflecting rotorcraft efficiency limits but offering point-to-point access without airports. For passengers, the Falcon 8X typically seats about 12–16, the Legacy 650E about 13, the PC-24 about 8–10 in executive layouts (more in commuter configuration), and the AW189 commonly carries around 16–19.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 8X | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.66 | $ 15.57 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 21 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Leonardo | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | 8X | AW189 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6450 | 651 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.64 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 36900 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 19 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,805 | $ 2,413 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | EFIS | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 155 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 62,500,000 | $2,413,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | — | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | No |
| Total Seats | 17 | 21 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.2 | — | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 19 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 29200 | — | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 3900 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW307D | CT7-2E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 4000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6722 | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel | — |
| Horsepower | — | 1983 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 80.2 | 57.8 | 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 | 16.6 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1695 | 395 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 29.2 | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 140 | — | 90 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 48 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 85 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |