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.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 8X |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.66 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 17 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | 8X |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6450 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.64 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 36900 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 |
| 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 | |
| Cockpit | 3 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes |
| Total Seats | 17 |
| Galley Location | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 29200 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 3900 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | PW307D |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6722 |
| No. of Engines | 3 |
| 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 |