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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piper M600 Sls

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX, Dassault Falcon 8X, and Piper M600 SLS sit in very different aircraft categories. The Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for rugged, short-field operations and cargo/passenger flexibility; it typically carries around 9 passengers in commuter seating and has a range on the order of roughly 900–1,000 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range tri‑jet business aircraft designed for intercontinental travel; it commonly seats 12–16 passengers (with higher-density layouts possible) and offers about 6,450 nautical miles of range, enabling missions such as New York to Dubai. The Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized single‑engine turboprop personal/light business aircraft aimed at owner‑pilots; it usually seats 5–6 passengers and delivers roughly 1,400 nautical miles of range, balancing speed, efficiency, and simpler operating economics than large jets.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 2.19
Min Crew21
Total Seats176
ManufacturerDassault FalconPiper
Aircraft Name8XM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64501406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats16
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)369002200
Standard Cabin Seats144
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew21
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats175
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats16
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.25.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats144
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39008644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelPW307DPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines31
Horsepower600
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.229.7
Wingspan (ft)86.343.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.74.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.24
Cabin Length (ft)42.712.3
Overall Height (ft)26.111.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695165
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14020