Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are ultra-long-range business jets, while the Leonardo AW189 and Sikorsky S-92 are twin‑engine, medium/heavy helicopters typically used for offshore, SAR, and VIP transport. In range, the Global 7500 leads at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling true intercontinental nonstop missions, whereas the Falcon 8X is close behind at about 6,450 nautical miles with strong long-range flexibility. Helicopter range is far shorter by nature: the AW189 is roughly in the 450–500 nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves, and the larger S‑92 is broadly similar, often around 500 nautical miles class depending on configuration and mission profiles. For passenger capacity, the Global 7500 commonly seats around 14–19 in executive layouts, and the Falcon 8X typically about 12–16, both varying with cabin fit. The AW189 generally carries around 16–19 passengers in offshore seating (fewer in VIP), while the S‑92 usually accommodates about 19 passengers (again configurable), favoring higher lift and cabin volume over speed and long-range cruise.