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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet, typically offering intercontinental range of about 6,450 nautical miles and seating commonly around 12–16 passengers depending on layout. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a heavy business jet with shorter transcontinental-to-near‑intercontinental range of roughly 3,900 nautical miles and usually accommodates about 13 passengers in a three‑zone cabin. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed twin‑turboprop in the light-to-midsize business category; it trades some jetlike speed and efficiency for a shorter range of about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles and generally seats about 6–9 passengers. The Enstrom 480B is in a different class entirely: a single‑engine turbine helicopter aimed at utility and short‑hop transport, with a range on the order of about 350–450 nautical miles and seating typically for 4–5 occupants. Overall, the Falcon 8X leads on range and cabin size, the Legacy 650E emphasizes cabin volume and comfort on shorter missions, the Avanti EVO targets efficient regional travel, and the 480B serves point‑to‑point access where runways aren’t required.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XPiaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.66
Min Crew21
Total Seats178
ManufacturerDassault FalconPiaggio
Aircraft Name8XAvanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64501530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats167
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)369003775
Standard Cabin Seats146
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew21
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats178
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats167
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats146
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920024000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39006600
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW307DPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines32
Horsepower850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.247.3
Wingspan (ft)86.347.1
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.8
Cabin Length (ft)42.714.9
Overall Height (ft)26.113.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14035.2