Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin tri‑jet business aircraft aimed at intercontinental missions, typically carrying about 12–16 passengers in an executive layout, with a range around 6,450 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “super versatile jet” designed to combine business‑jet speed with rugged, short/rough‑field capability; it commonly seats about 6–10 passengers and reaches roughly 2,000 nautical miles. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed twin‑turboprop positioned between traditional turboprops and light jets, usually carrying about 6–9 passengers, with a range on the order of 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Enstrom 480B is in a different class entirely: it’s a single‑engine turbine helicopter for short‑range utility and passenger transport, typically accommodating about 4–5 passengers (plus pilot) and offering roughly 300 nautical miles of range. Overall, the 8X leads on range and cabin size, the PC‑24 emphasizes access to challenging runways, the Avanti EVO targets efficient fast turboprop travel, and the 480B prioritizes point‑to‑point vertical lift.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 8X | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.66 | — | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 8 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Piaggio | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | 8X | Avanti EVO | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6450 | 1530 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.64 | — | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 7 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 36900 | 3775 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,805 | — | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 400 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 62,500,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | — | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | No |
| Total Seats | 17 | 8 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 7 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.2 | 9 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 6 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 29200 | 24000 | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 3900 | 6600 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW307D | PT6A–66B | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3600 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6722 | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 80.2 | 47.3 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 86.3 | 47.1 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 6.1 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.8 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 42.7 | 14.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 26.1 | 13.1 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1695 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 29.2 | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 140 | 35.2 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |