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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft best suited to regional missions and shorter runways, typically carrying about 6–9 passengers, with long endurance for its class at roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range trijet business jet designed for intercontinental travel, usually configured for about 12–16 passengers, with a headline range around 6,450 nautical miles. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed twin‑turboprop positioned between traditional turboprops and light jets, generally seating 6–9 passengers, with typical range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium twin helicopter used for offshore, government, and VIP transport; passenger capacity varies widely by interior, commonly around 12–19 passengers, while range is much shorter than fixed‑wing options, roughly 400–550 nautical miles depending on configuration. Overall, the Falcon 8X leads on range and cabin scale, the King Air 360ER and Avanti EVO balance efficiency with regional reach, and the S‑92 prioritizes vertical lift and access over distance.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XPiaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats17821
ManufacturerDassault FalconPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft Name8XAvanti EVOS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64501530439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats16719
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3690037757417
Standard Cabin Seats14619
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew212
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats17821
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats16719
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats14619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920024000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39006600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW307DPT6A–66BCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition36004000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines321
Horsepower8502520
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)26.113.117.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695775
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14035.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140