Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Dassault Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G700 are ultra-long-range business jets, while the Pilatus PC-24 is a light/“super versatile” jet designed for shorter missions and rough or smaller runways, and the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a twin-engine helicopter optimized for regional hops and vertical-access operations. In range, the G700 generally leads among these jets at roughly 7,500 nautical miles class, with the Falcon 8X close behind around the 6,400 nautical miles class; both are intended for true intercontinental flying. The PC-24 is notably shorter-legged at about the 2,000 nautical miles class, aimed at domestic or regional trips rather than nonstop ocean crossings. The 902 Explorer’s practical range is far lower, typically a few hundred nautical miles, reflecting helicopter performance and mission profiles. For passenger capacity, the G700 and Falcon 8X typically seat around 12–16 in executive layouts, sometimes more depending on configuration; the PC-24 commonly seats about 6–10; and the 902 Explorer usually carries about 7–8 passengers plus one or two pilots.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G700 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.66 | — | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 16 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | 8X | G700 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6450 | 7500 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.64 | — | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 36900 | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 12 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,805 | — | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 62,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | Optional | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | No |
| Total Seats | 17 | 16 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.2 | — | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 12 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 29200 | — | 23500 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 3900 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | PW307D | Pearl 700 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6722 | 18250 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 80.2 | 109.9 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 86.3 | 103 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 8.2 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.25 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 42.7 | 56.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 26.1 | 25.4 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1695 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 29.2 | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 140 | 195 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |