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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Robinson R66

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long-range, ultra-long-haul business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It typically carries about 12–16 passengers in a spacious cabin (with higher-density layouts possible) and offers roughly 6,400 nautical miles of range, making it suited to nonstop city pairs that smaller aircraft cannot reach. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light business jet aimed at flexible regional and medium-range missions, including operations from shorter or less-developed runways. It commonly seats around 6–10 passengers depending on configuration and has an approximate range of about 2,000 nautical miles, placing it well below the 8X for nonstop distance but often with lower operating costs and more airfield options. The Robinson R66 is a single-turbine light helicopter used for short-range passenger transport, utility work, and access to locations without runways. It typically carries a pilot plus up to four passengers and has an approximate range around 350 nautical miles, trading speed and distance for point-to-point landing flexibility.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 3.71
Min Crew21
Total Seats176
ManufacturerDassault FalconPilatus
Aircraft Name8XPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64502076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats1610
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)369006680
Standard Cabin Seats146
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew21
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats176
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1610
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29.3
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats146
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920023500
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW307DFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)67223435
No. of Engines32
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.252.2
Wingspan (ft)86.355.8
Cabin Width (ft)7.75.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)42.723
Overall Height (ft)26.117.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.217
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14090
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor