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

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, rugged routes. It typically carries about 9 passengers in commuter seating and has a practical range on the order of roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop, positioned as a fast, efficient business aircraft; it commonly seats around 6–8 passengers and offers roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range. The Dassault Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G700 are ultra‑long‑range business jets aimed at intercontinental missions. The Falcon 8X generally accommodates about 12–16 passengers in typical executive layouts and is known for a range around 6,400 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is larger in cabin and mission capability, often configured for about 12–19 passengers, with range commonly cited around 7,500 nautical miles. Overall, the Caravan serves regional utility and access to short strips, the Avanti targets efficient short-to-mid business travel, and the 8X and G700 dominate long-haul executive transport, with the G700 offering the greatest cabin volume and range.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 7.66
Min Crew241
Total Seats17168
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamPiaggio
Aircraft Name8XG700Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)645075001530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats16197
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)369003775
Standard Cabin Seats14126
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$78,000,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew241
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats17168
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats16197
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats14126
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920024000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39006600
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW307DPearl 700PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)672218250
No. of Engines322
Horsepower850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.2109.947.3
Wingspan (ft)86.310347.1
Cabin Width (ft)7.78.26.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.255.8
Cabin Length (ft)42.756.914.9
Overall Height (ft)26.125.413.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14019535.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor