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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E

The Dassault Falcon 8X and Embraer Legacy 650E both sit in the large-cabin business jet space, but they target different priorities. In category terms, the Falcon 8X is typically positioned as an ultra-long-range, large-cabin trijet designed for intercontinental missions and strong runway performance. The Legacy 650E is generally considered a long-range, large-cabin jet optimized for comfort and value on transcontinental-to-near-intercontinental routes. Range is the clearest separator: the Falcon 8X is commonly published around 6,450 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs such as New York to Dubai or Paris to Singapore (conditions permitting). The Legacy 650E is typically published around 3,900 nautical miles, supporting missions more like New York to London or São Paulo to Miami (again, depending on load and winds). Passenger capacity overlaps but differs in typical use. The Falcon 8X is often configured for about 12 to 16 passengers, while the Legacy 650E commonly seats about 13, with maximum layouts varying by operator.

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