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

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, typically used for regional transport into shorter or less‑developed runways. It generally carries about 9 passengers (sometimes more in commuter layouts) and offers a practical range on the order of roughly 800–1,000 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, tri‑jet business aircraft designed for intercontinental travel. It commonly seats 12–16 passengers in a luxury cabin configuration (with higher-density options possible) and has a published range of about 6,450 nautical miles, enabling nonstop missions such as North America to Europe or deep transoceanic routes. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter optimized for missions like law enforcement, EMS support, and short‑haul passenger transport. It typically carries 1–2 pilots plus around 6–8 passengers and has a range commonly in the ~300 nautical mile class, varying with reserves, configuration, and mission profile.

SpecDassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 7.66
Min Crew2
Total Seats17
ManufacturerDassault Falcon
Aircraft Name8X
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats16
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)36900
Standard Cabin Seats14
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit3
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats17
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats16
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats14
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPW307D
TBO (hrs)On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines3
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)26.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140