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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra-long-range tri-jet business jet designed for intercontinental travel, offering roughly 6,000+ nautical miles of range and typically carrying about 12–16 passengers in a high-end cabin. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin long-range business jet suited to transcontinental missions, with about 3,900 nautical miles of range and usually configured for around 13 passengers, emphasizing comfort and baggage capacity. The Pilatus PC-24 is a “super versatile jet” that blends business-jet speed with rugged access, able to use shorter or unimproved runways; its range is roughly 2,000 nautical miles and it generally seats about 6–10 passengers depending on layout. The Robinson R66 is a light single-engine turbine helicopter, optimized for short-range point-to-point access and landing flexibility rather than speed or distance; it has an approximate range around 300 nautical miles and typically carries 4 passengers plus a pilot. Overall, the 8X leads for global range and premium capacity, the 650E balances range with cabin volume, the PC-24 prioritizes field performance and versatility, and the R66 excels in vertical-access missions.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 3.71
Min Crew21
Total Seats176
ManufacturerDassault FalconPilatus
Aircraft Name8XPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64502076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)369006680
Standard Cabin Seats146
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew21
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats176
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1610
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats146
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW307DFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)67223435
No. of Engines32
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.252.2
Wingspan (ft)86.355.8
Cabin Width (ft)7.75.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)42.723
Overall Height (ft)26.117.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14090
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor