Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b
The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, best suited to short-haul and rough-field missions. Its range is roughly in the 900–1,200 nautical mile class depending on load, and it typically carries about 9 passengers (up to 14 seats in high-density configurations, though many operations use fewer). The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin trijet business jet designed for intercontinental travel, offering about 6,400–6,450 nautical miles of range and usually seating 12–16 passengers in executive layouts. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet (based on the ERJ platform) optimized for transcontinental missions, with approximately 3,900–4,000 nautical miles of range and a typical executive capacity around 13–14 passengers. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine piston helicopter aimed at utility, training, and light transport. Its range is roughly 300–400 nautical miles, and it generally carries 4–5 occupants including the pilot.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 8X |
|---|---|
| Summary | |
| Cockpit | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.66 |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Total Seats | 17 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | 8X |
| Certification | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6450 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.64 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 36900 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 |
| 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 | |
| Cockpit | 3 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes |
| Total Seats | 17 |
| Galley Location | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 29200 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 3900 |
| Engine | |
| FADEC | Yes |
| Model | PW307D |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6722 |
| No. of Engines | 3 |
| 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 |