Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Robinson R66

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER and Dassault Falcon 8X are fixed‑wing business aircraft, while the Enstrom 480B and Robinson R66 are single‑engine turbine helicopters. In category and mission, the Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin intercontinental business jet designed for nonstop international travel; the King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft optimized for shorter regional routes and access to smaller airports. Typical range is highest for the Falcon 8X at roughly 6,400 nautical miles, far exceeding the King Air 360ER at about 1,500 nautical miles (depending on configuration). The helicopters have much shorter range: the Enstrom 480B is roughly in the 300–350 nautical mile class, and the Robinson R66 is roughly in the 300 nautical mile class, varying with reserves, payload, and conditions. Passenger capacity also differs: the Falcon 8X commonly seats around 12–16, the King Air 360ER is typically arranged for about 6–9, the Enstrom 480B generally carries 4–5 including the pilot, and the Robinson R66 typically carries 4–5 including the pilot.