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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet built for intercontinental missions and high comfort, typically accommodating around 12–16 passengers depending on configuration, with a range of roughly 6,450 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet positioned for versatile, shorter-to-medium missions, usually seating about 6–10 passengers, with a range around 2,000 nautical miles; it’s often chosen for its ability to operate from shorter or less‑developed runways compared with many jets. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop aimed at owner‑operators and efficient regional travel rather than large groups, generally carrying about 4–6 passengers, with a range around 1,400 nautical miles. In practical terms, the Falcon 8X is the best fit for nonstop transoceanic travel with a larger cabin and higher payload, the PC‑24 sits in the middle as a flexible light jet for multi‑stop business travel, and the M600 SLS prioritizes lower operating complexity and cost for shorter trips with fewer passengers.

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