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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop airplane typically used for regional missions, trading jet speed for short-field versatility and lower operating costs. It generally offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range with about 6–9 passengers in typical executive layouts, depending on payload and configuration. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range tri‑jet business aircraft designed for intercontinental travel. It is commonly cited around 6,450 nautical miles of range and typically seats about 12–16 passengers, emphasizing long legs, high cruise speed, and a large-cabin experience. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet positioned below the 8X in range, at roughly 3,900–4,000 nautical miles, with typical seating around 13 passengers (often up to about 14), focusing on comfort and baggage capacity for transoceanic or deep regional routes. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter optimized for short-range point-to-point access, usually a few hundred nautical miles (often around 300–400 nm) and typically carrying about 6–8 passengers, prioritizing vertical lift and urban/remote landing flexibility over cruise efficiency.

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