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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, typically used for short regional hops and rugged-field operations. It carries roughly 9 to 14 passengers depending on configuration and has a moderate range on the order of about 900 to 1,200 nautical miles, emphasizing payload flexibility over speed. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range, three‑engine business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It typically seats about 12 to 16 passengers in executive layouts and can fly roughly 6,000 to 6,500 nautical miles, prioritizing nonstop global reach and high cruise speed. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet in the long‑range class. It commonly accommodates around 13 passengers and offers a range of about 3,900 to 4,000 nautical miles, balancing transoceanic-capable missions on many routes with a spacious cabin. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine light helicopter for short‑range transport and aerial missions. It typically carries about 5 to 7 people and has a range around 300 to 400 nautical miles, trading speed and endurance for vertical lift and access to confined areas.

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