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.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 8X | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.66 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | 8X | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6450 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.64 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 36900 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,805 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 62,500,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 17 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.2 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 29200 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 3900 | 8644 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | No |
| Model | PW307D | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6722 | — |
| No. of Engines | 3 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | 600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 80.2 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 86.3 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 42.7 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 26.1 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1695 | 165 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 29.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 140 | 20 |