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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft optimized for regional missions and short or unimproved runways, offering roughly 1,800–2,000 nm of range and typically seating about 6–9 passengers in executive layouts. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range tri‑jet in the large‑cabin category, built for intercontinental flying, with about 6,400–6,450 nm of range and common configurations around 12–16 passengers (with higher-density layouts possible). The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and VIP transport; its range is generally around 450–500 nm depending on payload and reserves, and it typically carries about 12–16 passengers (higher in utility seating). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed twin‑turboprop business aircraft bridging turboprop efficiency with near light‑jet cruise speeds, with roughly 1,700–1,900 nm of range and typically 6–9 passengers. Overall, the Falcon 8X leads decisively on range and cabin size, the King Air and Avanti emphasize efficient short-to-mid range access, and the AW189 trades speed and range for vertical-lift capability.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 15.57
Min Crew211
Total Seats17218
ManufacturerDassault FalconLeonardoPiaggio
Aircraft Name8XAW189Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64506511530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats16197
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)369003775
Standard Cabin Seats14196
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$2,413,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew211
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats17218
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats16197
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats14196
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920024000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39006600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW307DCT7-2E1PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition40003600
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines322
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.257.847.3
Wingspan (ft)86.347.1
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.8
Cabin Length (ft)42.714.9
Overall Height (ft)26.116.613.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695395
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14035.2
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85