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

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a pressurized twin‑turboprop typically used for short to medium regional missions, offering strong runway flexibility and efficiency. Its range is roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and it commonly carries about 6–9 passengers in typical executive configurations. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range tri‑jet business aircraft designed for intercontinental travel at higher cruise speeds and altitudes. Its range is about 6,450 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs such as New York–Dubai in favorable conditions, and it usually accommodates around 12–16 passengers depending on cabin layout. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter focused on short‑range point‑to‑point access, including places without runways. Its range is about 300–350 nautical miles, and it generally seats 4 passengers plus the pilot (or fewer depending on mission equipment and fuel).

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