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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft optimized for regional missions, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers with a roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical mile range depending on payload and reserves. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is also a twin‑turboprop, positioned closer to light business jets in speed and cabin comfort, generally seating 6–9 passengers with an approximate 1,500–1,800 nautical mile range. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, tri‑jet large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, commonly configured for about 12–16 passengers (with higher maximum seating possible) and offering around 6,400 nautical miles of range. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine helicopter intended for roles like corporate transport, EMS, and law enforcement; it typically carries about 6–8 passengers and has a much shorter range, on the order of roughly 300 nautical miles, reflecting helicopter endurance and speed constraints. Overall, the Falcon 8X dominates range and cabin size, the King Air 360ER and Avanti EVO balance efficiency with regional reach, and the 902 Explorer prioritizes vertical-lift access over distance.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XPiaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.66
Min Crew21
Total Seats178
ManufacturerDassault FalconPiaggio
Aircraft Name8XAvanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64501530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats167
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)369003775
Standard Cabin Seats146
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew21
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats178
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats167
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats146
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920024000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39006600
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW307DPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines32
Horsepower850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.247.3
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)26.113.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14035.2