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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft in the light commuter/STOL category. It typically carries about 9 passengers (up to around 14 seats in some configurations) and is optimized for short, rugged routes, with range roughly in the 900–1,200 nautical mile class depending on payload and reserves. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin tri‑jet business aircraft, usually configured for about 12–16 passengers, and it is built for intercontinental missions, with range around 6,400–6,500 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter used for patrol, EMS, and corporate shuttle; it commonly seats about 6–8 passengers including crew, with a typical range in the 300–400 nautical mile range. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium‑lift twin‑engine helicopter designed for offshore and VIP transport, commonly accommodating about 19 passengers (or fewer in executive layouts) and offering a typical range around 500–600 nautical miles.

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 RulesIFR
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 TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
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