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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop optimized for regional missions and shorter runways, typically carrying about 6 to 9 passengers with a range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and conditions. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range tri‑jet business aircraft suited to intercontinental travel, generally seating 12 to 16 passengers with roughly 6,400 nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet focused on maximum space and nonstop global city pairs, usually configured for about 13 to 19 passengers with about 7,500 nautical miles of range. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter for short‑range utility, EMS, and corporate shuttle roles, commonly carrying 6 to 8 passengers (plus crew) with a range around 300–400 nautical miles. Overall, the 902 serves local and point‑to‑point vertical access, the King Air bridges regional fixed‑wing travel, and the Falcon 8X and G700 dominate long‑haul executive missions, with the G700 offering the greatest range and cabin volume.

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