Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Dassault Falcon 8X and Pilatus PC-24 are long-range business jets, while the Enstrom 480B and Sikorsky S-92 are helicopters aimed at very different missions. In category, the Falcon 8X is a large-cabin, ultra-long-range intercontinental trijet designed for nonstop global city pairs. The PC-24 is a versatile “super versatile jet”/light-to-midsize business jet optimized for short or unimproved runways and mixed passenger-cargo use. The Enstrom 480B is a light single-engine piston helicopter suited to short-range utility, training, and personal transport. The S-92 is a medium-lift twin-turbine helicopter commonly used for offshore energy, search and rescue, and VIP transport. In range, the Falcon 8X is the clear leader at roughly 6,000+ nautical miles, the PC-24 is typically around 2,000 nautical miles, the S-92 is generally in the ~500–600 nautical mile class depending on fit and reserves, and the Enstrom 480B is shorter still at roughly a few hundred nautical miles. In passenger capacity, the Falcon 8X commonly seats about 12–16, the PC-24 about 6–10, the S-92 often 12–19, and the Enstrom 480B typically 4–5.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 8X | Pilatus PC-24 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.66 | $ 3.71 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 6 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Pilatus | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | 8X | PC-24 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6450 | 2076 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.64 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 36900 | 6680 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 6 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,805 | $ 1,619 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 440 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 62,500,000 | $11,800,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | — |
| Total Seats | 17 | 6 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 10 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.2 | 9.3 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 6 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 29200 | 23500 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 3900 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW307D | FJ44-4A-QPM | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | ISA + 23 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6722 | 3435 | — |
| No. of Engines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 80.2 | 52.2 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 86.3 | 55.8 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 5.6 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.1 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 42.7 | 23 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 26.1 | 17.4 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1695 | — | 775 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 3.8 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 29.2 | 17 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 140 | 90 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 |