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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piper M600 Sls

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX and Piper M600 SLS sit in the turboprop category, while the Embraer Legacy 650E and Dassault Falcon 8X are large-cabin business jets (with the 8X in the ultra-long-range class). In range terms, the Grand Caravan EX is geared to short-to-medium regional legs, roughly around 1,000–1,200 nautical miles depending on load, whereas the M600 SLS is a faster personal turboprop with a longer typical reach of about 1,400–1,500 nautical miles. Moving to jets, the Legacy 650E is designed for intercontinental missions in the 3,800–4,000 nautical mile range class, and the Falcon 8X extends that capability substantially into ultra-long-range territory at roughly 6,400+ nautical miles. Passenger capacity follows a similar progression: the Caravan can carry the most in an airline-style layout (typically up to around 9–14), the M600 SLS is usually configured for about 5–6, the Legacy 650E commonly seats around 12–14 in executive layouts, and the Falcon 8X typically accommodates about 12–16 depending on cabin configuration.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 2.19
Min Crew21
Total Seats176
ManufacturerDassault FalconPiper
Aircraft Name8XM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64501406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats16
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)369002200
Standard Cabin Seats144
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew21
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats175
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats16
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.25.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats144
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39008644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelPW307DPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines31
Horsepower600
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.229.7
Wingspan (ft)86.343.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.74.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.24
Cabin Length (ft)42.712.3
Overall Height (ft)26.111.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695165
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14020