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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.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats17621
ManufacturerDassault FalconPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft Name8XPC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64502076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.62$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats161019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3690066807417
Standard Cabin Seats14619
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew212
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats17621
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats161019
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats14619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW307DFJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition50004000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)67223435
No. of Engines321
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.252.2
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)26.117.417.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695775
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14090
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140