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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft best suited to short-haul regional missions and rugged airstrips. It typically carries around 9 passengers (depending on interior and operator limits) and offers roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles of range, trading speed and altitude for versatility and low operating complexity. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin tri‑jet business aircraft designed for intercontinental travel; it commonly seats about 12–16 passengers and can fly about 6,450 nautical miles, emphasizing comfort, speed, and nonstop global reach. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft positioned between these extremes; it usually carries 4–6 passengers with about 1,400 nautical miles of range, optimized for owner‑pilots and efficient point‑to‑point trips. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and VIP roles; it typically carries about 12–19 passengers with roughly 500–600 nautical miles of range, prioritizing vertical access over cruise efficiency.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XPiper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 2.19$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats17621
ManufacturerDassault FalconPiperSikorsky
Aircraft Name8XM600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64501406439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.55$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats16—19
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3690022007417
Standard Cabin Seats14419
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 603$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGarmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
Flight Rules—IFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo—
Min Crew212
Crew RestNo——
Jump SeatYes——
Total Seats17521
Galley LocationFWDMID—
Max Cabin Seats16—19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT——
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.25.6—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre—
Standard Cabin Seats14419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920012600—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39008644—
Engine
FADECYesNoYes
ModelPW307DPT6A-42ACT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition36004000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 55—
Thrust (lbs)6722——
No. of Engines311
Horsepower—6002520
Fuel Capacity (gal)—260760
Fuel Type——JetFuel
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)26.111.317.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695165775
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14020—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——140