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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Robinson R66

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft optimized for regional missions and short/rougher runway access, offering a long-range profile for its class (roughly 1,500–1,800 nm depending on load and reserves) and typically seating about 6–9 passengers in an executive layout. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range tri‑jet business aircraft designed for intercontinental travel, with substantially greater range (about 6,000+ nm) and a typical passenger load around 8–14, depending on cabin configuration. The Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and corporate transport; it trades speed and range for vertical lift and access, with range commonly around 450–500 nm and seating typically about 12–16. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑turbine helicopter for short‑range utility and private travel, usually carrying 4 passengers plus a pilot (5 seats total) with range roughly around 300–350 nm.

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