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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).

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