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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft best suited to short regional legs and rugged operations, with a typical range around 900–1,200 nm and seating commonly 9–14 passengers depending on layout. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range tri‑jet business aircraft designed for intercontinental travel, offering roughly 6,000+ nm range and typically carrying about 12–16 passengers in executive configurations. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter aimed at training, patrol, and short-hop utility missions; its range is generally a few hundred nautical miles and it typically seats about 4–5 occupants. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine medium/heavy helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and VIP shuttle roles; it has a mid‑range profile (often roughly 500–600+ nm depending on configuration) and commonly carries around 19 passengers, with higher capacities possible in certain layouts.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew22
Total Seats1721
ManufacturerDassault FalconSikorsky
Aircraft Name8XS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6450439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)369007417
Standard Cabin Seats1419
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000 $30,650,000
Flight Rules—IFR
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew22
Crew RestNo—
Jump SeatYes—
Total Seats1721
Galley LocationFWD—
Max Cabin Seats1619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2—
Galley / RefreshmentGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats1419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900—
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW307DCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)6722—
No. of Engines31
Fuel Type—JetFuel
Horsepower—2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)—760
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)26.117.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695775
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—140