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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long-range large-cabin business jet, designed for intercontinental missions; it typically carries about 12–16 passengers and offers roughly 6,000–6,450 nm of range, depending on configuration and reserves. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light “super versatile” business jet aimed at shorter runways and mixed-use operations; it generally seats about 6–10 passengers and reaches around 2,000 nm range. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop personal/business aircraft, optimized for owner-operators; it commonly carries 4–6 passengers (up to 6 seats total) with about 1,400 nm range. The Enstrom 480B is a single-engine turbine helicopter used for utility, training, and short-range transport; it typically carries 4–5 occupants including the pilot and has a range on the order of roughly 300–400 nm. Overall, the Falcon 8X leads on range and cabin size, the PC-24 balances jet speed with operational flexibility, the M600 SLS offers efficient turboprop travel for smaller groups, and the 480B prioritizes vertical-lift access over distance.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-24Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 3.71$ 2.19
Min Crew211
Total Seats1766
ManufacturerDassault FalconPilatusPiper
Aircraft Name8XPC-24M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)645020761406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.62$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats1610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)3690066802200
Standard Cabin Seats1464
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 1,619$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516440274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$11,800,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew211
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats1765
Galley LocationFWDFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats1610
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.35.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment CenterRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats1464
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292002350012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39008644
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelPW307DFJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition50003600
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 23ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)67223435
No. of Engines321
Horsepower600
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.252.229.7
Wingspan (ft)86.355.843.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.75.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.14
Cabin Length (ft)42.72312.3
Overall Height (ft)26.117.411.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695165
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1409020
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor