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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Dassault Falcon 8X and Pilatus PC-24 are fixed‑wing business jets, while the Enstrom 480B and Agusta/Leonardo AW189 are helicopters. For range, the Falcon 8X is the long‑haul leader, typically capable of roughly 6,000+ nautical miles, suited to intercontinental missions. The PC‑24 is a super‑versatile “light jet” with a shorter but still substantial range around 2,000 nautical miles class, often chosen for regional legs and access to shorter or semi‑prepared runways. The AW189 is a medium helicopter optimized for offshore and utility work; its range is generally a few hundred nautical miles (often around 450–500 nm depending on fit), far below the jets but strong for rotary operations. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter with the shortest reach, commonly around 300+ nautical miles. Passenger capacity follows a similar pattern: the Falcon 8X typically accommodates about 12–16 passengers, the PC‑24 about 6–10, the AW189 roughly 16–19 in high‑density configurations (often fewer in VIP), and the Enstrom 480B typically about 4 plus a pilot.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 15.57$ 3.71
Min Crew211
Total Seats17216
ManufacturerDassault FalconLeonardoPilatus
Aircraft Name8XAW189PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64506512076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.74$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats161910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)369006680
Standard Cabin Seats14196
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 2,413$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$2,413,000$11,800,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew211
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats17216
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats161910
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats14196
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW307DCT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition40005000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)67223435
No. of Engines322
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.257.852.2
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)26.116.617.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695395
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14090
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor