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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop airplane in the utility/business category, typically carrying about 6 to 9 passengers in an executive layout, with long endurance for its class at roughly 2,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range tri‑jet business jet, usually seating about 8 to 14 passengers, and it offers intercontinental capability around 6,000+ nautical miles, making it the clear leader in range and cruise speed here. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter aimed at corporate, law‑enforcement, and EMS roles, generally accommodating about 6 to 8 occupants, with a typical range on the order of 300 to 400 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑turbine helicopter used for private, utility, and training missions, usually carrying 4 to 5 occupants total, with typical range roughly 300 nautical miles. Overall, the Falcon 8X maximizes range and cabin comfort, the King Air 360ER balances runway flexibility with strong regional range, and the 902 and R66 trade speed and distance for vertical‑lift access and mission versatility.

SpecDassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 7.66
Min Crew2
Total Seats17
ManufacturerDassault Falcon
Aircraft Name8X
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats16
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)36900
Standard Cabin Seats14
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit3
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats17
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats16
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats14
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPW307D
TBO (hrs)On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines3
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.2
Wingspan (ft)86.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)42.7
Overall Height (ft)26.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140