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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet built for intercontinental travel, typically carrying about 12–16 passengers in executive layouts and offering roughly 6,450 nautical miles of range. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a versatile light jet aimed at shorter runways and mixed mission utility; it commonly seats 6–10 passengers (depending on configuration) and delivers about 2,000 nautical miles of range, making it well suited to regional and medium‑haul trips with jet speed. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop focused on owner‑pilot operations; it usually carries 1 pilot plus up to 5 passengers (around 6 seats total) and has approximately 1,400–1,600 nautical miles of range, favoring efficient point‑to‑point travel over shorter distances. The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter optimized for vertical access rather than distance; it typically seats 4–5 total (including the pilot) and has on the order of 300 nautical miles of range, excelling at short hops to locations without runways.

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 Rules——IFR
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)3900—8644
Cargo Door—Yes—
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelPW307DFJ44-4A-QPMPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition50003600
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 23ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)67223435—
No. of Engines321
Horsepower——600
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)1695—165
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.8—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.217—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1409020
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—