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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions, typically carrying about 12–16 passengers (with higher maximum configurations possible) and offering roughly 6,450 nautical miles of range. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed, pressurized twin‑turboprop best suited to regional to medium trips; it generally seats about 6–9 passengers and has a range around 1,700–1,900 nautical miles depending on conditions and configuration. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet optimized for versatile operations, including shorter and rougher runways than most business jets; it commonly carries about 6–10 passengers and delivers roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, search‑and‑rescue, and VIP transport; it typically carries about 12–19 passengers and has a range on the order of 500–600 nautical miles, varying notably with payload and reserves. Overall, the 8X prioritizes maximum range and cabin comfort, the Avanti EVO and PC‑24 balance speed and flexibility for shorter missions, and the S‑92 trades range for vertical‑lift capability.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XPiaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 3.71$ 19.79
Min Crew2112
Total Seats178621
ManufacturerDassault FalconPiaggioPilatusSikorsky
Aircraft Name8XAvanti EVOPC-24S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)645015302076439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.62$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1671019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)36900377566807417
Standard Cabin Seats146619
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 1,619$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516400440155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit3222
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2112
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats178621
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1671019
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.299.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNoOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats146619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292002400023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39006600
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW307DPT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPMCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition360050004000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 28ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)67223435
No. of Engines3221
Horsepower8502520
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.247.352.2
Wingspan (ft)86.347.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)42.714.923
Overall Height (ft)26.113.117.417.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695775
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.53.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14035.290
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140