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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, optimized for short/rough-field work rather than speed or luxury; it typically carries about 9–14 passengers depending on configuration and has a practical range of roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range tri‑jet business aircraft with a typical executive cabin for about 12–16 passengers and an intercontinental range around 6,400–6,450 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin business jet, generally seating about 13–19 in executive layouts (higher-density possible) with range on the order of 7,500 nautical miles, aimed at the longest nonstop city pairs and maximum cabin space. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter for law enforcement, EMS, and utility roles; it usually carries about 1–2 pilots plus roughly 6–7 passengers and has a range roughly in the 300–400 nautical mile class. Overall, the Caravan and 902 emphasize access and mission flexibility, while the 8X and G700 prioritize long-range corporate travel.

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