Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189
The Dassault Falcon 8X and Embraer Legacy 650E are long‑range business jets, while the Enstrom 480B and Leonardo AW189 are helicopters aimed at short‑range utility and vertical-lift missions. The Falcon 8X sits at the top of this group for range, typically around 6,400 nautical miles, enabling true intercontinental trips, and it usually carries about 12 to 16 passengers in executive layouts. The Legacy 650E is also a large-cabin business jet but with less reach, typically around 3,900 nautical miles, and commonly seats about 13 to 14 passengers. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter intended for training, patrol, and personal/utility flying; its practical range is roughly 200 to 300 nautical miles and it generally carries 4 to 5 people including the pilot. The AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and corporate shuttle; it typically offers roughly 450 to 500 nautical miles of range and can carry about 16 to 19 passengers depending on configuration.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 8X | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.66 | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | 8X | AW189 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6450 | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.64 | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 36900 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,805 | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 62,500,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 17 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.2 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 29200 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 3900 | — |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW307D | CT7-2E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6722 | — |
| No. of Engines | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | 1983 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 80.2 | 57.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 86.3 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 42.7 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 26.1 | 16.6 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1695 | 395 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 29.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 140 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 48 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 85 |