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Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft aimed at short to mid‑range regional and remote operations. It typically carries about 9 passengers (sometimes more in high‑density commuter layouts) and offers roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles of range depending on payload and reserves. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin tri‑jet business aircraft designed for intercontinental travel, commonly seating 12–16 passengers with a published range around 6,450 nautical miles. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine turbine helicopter suited to short‑range missions; it generally carries 4 passengers plus a pilot and has about 300–350 nautical miles of range. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and executive shuttle; it typically seats about 19 passengers in airline-style layouts (or fewer in VIP), with an approximate 500–600 nautical mile range depending on configuration.

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