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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piper M600 Sls

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is best categorized as a pressurized twin‑turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short and medium missions, especially into shorter or less‑prepared runways. Its typical range is roughly 1,800–2,300 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and it commonly carries about 6–9 passengers in an executive layout (up to around 11 with high‑density seating). The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin tri‑jet business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It offers about 6,450 nautical miles of range and usually seats 12–16 passengers in standard corporate configurations (with higher maximum certified seating possible but uncommon in business use). The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop positioned as an owner‑pilot personal/business aircraft. Its range is about 1,400–1,600 nautical miles, and it typically seats 5–6 passengers including the pilot. In short, the M600 SLS fits owner‑flown missions, the King Air 360ER adds twin‑engine capability and runway flexibility with more capacity, and the Falcon 8X dominates on range, speed, and cabin size.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 2.19
Min Crew21
Total Seats176
ManufacturerDassault FalconPiper
Aircraft Name8XM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64501406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats16
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)369002200
Standard Cabin Seats144
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew21
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats175
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats16
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.25.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats144
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39008644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelPW307DPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines31
Horsepower600
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.229.7
Wingspan (ft)86.343.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.74.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.24
Cabin Length (ft)42.712.3
Overall Height (ft)26.111.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695165
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14020