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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft suited to regional missions; it typically offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and usually carries about 6–9 passengers in a corporate layout. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range tri‑jet business aircraft designed for intercontinental travel; it is commonly cited around 6,000–6,450 nautical miles of range and typically seats about 12–16 passengers (with higher-density configurations possible). The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine light helicopter primarily used for training, patrol, and utility work; its range is roughly 300 nautical miles and it generally carries 4–5 occupants including the pilot. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a twin‑engine super‑medium helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and VIP/utility roles; it typically ranges about 450–500 nautical miles and commonly carries around 16–19 passengers depending on configuration. Overall, the Falcon 8X leads on range and cabin capacity for long-haul business travel, the King Air 360ER balances economy and runway flexibility, the AW189 emphasizes vertical lift with substantial cabin volume, and the 480B is the smallest, shortest-range option.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 15.57
Min Crew21
Total Seats1721
ManufacturerDassault FalconLeonardo
Aircraft Name8XAW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6450651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)36900
Standard Cabin Seats1419
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$2,413,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew21
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
ModelPW307DCT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)On-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines32
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.257.8
Wingspan (ft)86.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)42.7
Overall Height (ft)26.116.6
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695395
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85