Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Dassault Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G700 are long‑range, large‑cabin business jets intended for intercontinental travel. The Falcon 8X typically offers about 6,450 nautical miles of range and commonly seats around 12–16 passengers depending on layout. The G700 is in a similar ultra‑long‑range class with roughly 7,500 nautical miles of range and usually accommodates about 13–19 passengers, emphasizing maximum cabin volume and nonstop city‑pair flexibility. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “super versatile jet” positioned below those flagships: a light business jet designed for shorter missions and rougher or shorter runways. Its typical range is about 2,000 nautical miles, and it generally carries around 6–10 passengers in executive configurations. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter rather than a fixed‑wing business jet. It is aimed at short‑range utility, shuttle, and training missions, with a typical range on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (around 350–450), and seating for about five (pilot plus four passengers).
| 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 |