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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft suited to regional and medium‑range missions, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers with a range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged, single‑engine utility turboprop optimized for short, remote, and cargo-heavy operations; it commonly seats 9–14 passengers but trades speed and comfort for simplicity, with a typical range roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, three‑engine business jet focused on intercontinental travel and high-end cabin comfort, usually configured for about 12–16 passengers and capable of roughly 6,400 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter for short‑haul vertical‑lift missions such as EMS, police, and corporate shuttle, typically carrying about 6–8 passengers with a range generally in the 250–350 nautical mile class.

SpecDassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 7.66
Min Crew2
Total Seats17
ManufacturerDassault Falcon
Aircraft Name8X
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats16
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)36900
Standard Cabin Seats14
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit3
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats17
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats16
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats14
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPW307D
TBO (hrs)On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines3
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.2
Wingspan (ft)86.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)42.7
Overall Height (ft)26.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140