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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, rugged runways and regional missions. It typically carries about 9 to 14 passengers depending on configuration, with a range generally in the roughly 900 to 1,200 nautical mile class, making it best suited for short‑haul transport, cargo, and remote access rather than long-distance business travel. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental flying. It commonly accommodates around 12 to 16 passengers in executive layouts and offers range on the order of about 6,400 to 6,500 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs such as North America to Europe or deep transcontinental routes with strong runway performance for its class. The Gulfstream G700 sits at the ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin end of the market, emphasizing maximum cabin size and global reach. Typical passenger loads are about 13 to 19, and its range is about 7,500 nautical miles, positioning it for the longest nonstop missions and the most spacious premium cabin experience among the three.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit23
DOC / nm$ 7.66
Min Crew24
Total Seats1716
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft Name8XG700
CertificationFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)64507500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)36900
Standard Cabin Seats1412
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew24
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1716
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1412
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPW307DPearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)672218250
No. of Engines32
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.2109.9
Wingspan (ft)86.3103
Cabin Width (ft)7.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)42.756.9
Overall Height (ft)26.125.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140195
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor