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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin tri‑jet business aircraft suited to intercontinental missions. It typically carries about 12–16 passengers and offers roughly 5,900–6,400 nm of range depending on configuration, emphasizing comfort, speed, and nonstop global city pairs. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a twin‑engine medium helicopter designed for offshore, SAR, and utility/VIP roles rather than high‑altitude cruise. Passenger capacity is commonly around 16–19 in transport layouts, but range is much shorter than fixed‑wing options, roughly 400–500 nm (mission‑dependent), with the advantage of vertical access. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed turboprop business aircraft positioned for efficient regional flying. It generally seats about 6–9 passengers with a range around 1,500–1,800 nm, offering jet‑like cruise for shorter sectors. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet optimized for versatility, including operation from shorter or semi‑prepared runways. It typically carries about 6–10 passengers and flies roughly 2,000–2,300 nm, bridging regional flexibility with true jet performance.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 15.57—$ 3.71
Min Crew2111
Total Seats172186
ManufacturerDassault FalconLeonardoPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft Name8XAW189Avanti EVOPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)645065115302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.74—$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1619710
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)36900—37756680
Standard Cabin Seats141966
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 2,413—$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$2,413,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
Flight Rules—IFRIFR—
Cabin
Cockpit3222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing—No1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2111
Crew RestNo——No
Jump SeatYes——No
Total Seats172186
Galley LocationFWD——FWD
Max Cabin Seats1619710
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT——FWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2—99.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalley—NoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats141966
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200—2400023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900—6600—
Cargo Door———Yes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW307DCT7-2E1PT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition400036005000
Flat RatingISA + 17—ISA + 28ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)6722——3435
No. of Engines3222
Fuel Type—JetFuel——
Horsepower—1983850—
Fuel Burn (gph)——100—
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.257.847.352.2
Wingspan (ft)86.3—47.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)7.7—6.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.2—5.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)42.7—14.923
Overall Height (ft)26.116.613.117.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695395——
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3—3.53.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2——17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140—35.290
Rotor Diameter (ft)—48——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—85——
Aisle Step (ft)———Flat Floor