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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It typically carries about 12–16 passengers (up to 19 in high‑density layouts) and offers roughly 6,400 nautical miles of range, making it the clear leader for nonstop global missions. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “light/medium” business jet optimized for flexibility and short or unimproved runways. It generally seats 6–8 passengers in executive use (up to about 10) and provides around 2,000 nautical miles of range, suited to regional and some transcontinental trips with a stop. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft. It usually carries 5–6 passengers and has about 1,400–1,600 nautical miles of range, emphasizing efficient point‑to‑point travel at lower operating cost. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter for utility, EMS, law enforcement, and short‑haul transport. It typically seats 1–7 occupants and has a range on the order of 300 nautical miles, trading speed and distance for vertical access and hover capability.

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