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

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop fixed‑wing aircraft typically used for regional business travel, utility missions, and short to mid‑range operations from smaller airports. It offers a practical range on the order of roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles (depending on payload and conditions) and commonly carries about 6–9 passengers in a business layout. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin tri‑jet business aircraft designed for intercontinental travel at higher speed and altitude. Its range is about 6,400–6,450 nautical miles, and it generally seats around 12–16 passengers, with maximum configurations higher. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium‑lift twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport, search and rescue, and VIP or utility roles where vertical takeoff and landing matters more than speed. Its range is far shorter, typically around 500–600 nautical miles, and it usually carries about 12–19 passengers depending on configuration.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew22
Total Seats1721
ManufacturerDassault FalconSikorsky
Aircraft Name8XS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6450439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)369007417
Standard Cabin Seats1419
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats1721
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats1619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW307DCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines31
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)26.117.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695775
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140