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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Robinson R66

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop in the utility/business category, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers with long-range capability for its class (roughly 1,500–2,000+ nautical miles depending on load and reserves). The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range tri‑jet business jet, usually configured for around 12–16 passengers, and is designed for intercontinental missions of about 6,000+ nautical miles. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet (twin‑jet) commonly seating about 13 passengers, offering long-range performance around 3,900–4,000 nautical miles, suited to transoceanic or deep continental routes but not as far as the 8X. The Robinson R66 is a single‑engine light helicopter, typically carrying 4 passengers plus a pilot, optimized for short‑range, point‑to‑point access; its range is generally a few hundred nautical miles (often around 300–350), far less than the fixed‑wing aircraft but with vertical‑lift flexibility.

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