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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop generally used for regional business and special‑mission flying. It typically carries about 6 to 9 passengers and offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range depending on load and conditions. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range tri‑jet business jet in the large‑cabin class, commonly seating around 12 to 16 passengers, with an intercontinental range of about 6,400 nautical miles. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑turbine helicopter suited to short‑range utility and corporate missions; it usually carries 4 to 5 passengers plus a pilot, with range on the order of 300–400 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin business jet, typically configured for about 12 to 19 passengers, and offers approximately 7,500 nautical miles of range, placing it among the longest‑legged purpose‑built business aircraft.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit23
DOC / nm$ 7.66
Min Crew24
Total Seats1716
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft Name8XG700
CertificationFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)64507500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)36900
Standard Cabin Seats1412
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew24
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1716
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1412
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPW307DPearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)672218250
No. of Engines32
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.2109.9
Wingspan (ft)86.3103
Cabin Width (ft)7.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)42.756.9
Overall Height (ft)26.125.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140195
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor