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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop utility/business aircraft suited to short and regional missions; it typically seats about 6–9 passengers and offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range depending on fit and reserves. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range tri‑jet business aircraft designed for intercontinental flying; it commonly carries about 12–16 passengers and can reach roughly 6,400–6,500 nautical miles. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet positioned below the 8X in range but strong on cabin volume; it typically accommodates about 13–14 passengers with around 3,900 nautical miles of range. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium/heavy twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and VIP roles; it can be configured for about 12–19 passengers and offers roughly 500–600 nautical miles of range. Overall, the 8X leads in range, the Legacy 650E balances cabin and long‑range, the King Air 360ER is efficient for shorter runways and regional trips, and the S‑92 trades speed and range for vertical‑lift access.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew22
Total Seats1721
ManufacturerDassault FalconSikorsky
Aircraft Name8XS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6450439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)369007417
Standard Cabin Seats1419
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats1721
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats1619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW307DCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines31
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)26.117.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695775
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140