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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Enstrom 480b vs Robinson R66

The Dassault Falcon 8X and Embraer Legacy 650E are long-range business jets, while the Enstrom 480B and Robinson R66 are light turbine helicopters aimed at shorter, point-to-point missions. The Falcon 8X is the longest-legged of the group, typically offering about 6,450 nautical miles of range and seating commonly 12–16 passengers in an executive layout. The Legacy 650E is also a large-cabin jet but with less reach, roughly 3,900 nautical miles, and usually accommodates about 13 passengers. By contrast, the Enstrom 480B is a utility-focused helicopter with far shorter range, commonly around 300 nautical miles, and seats up to 5 people including the pilot. The Robinson R66 is a similarly sized turbine helicopter with slightly greater typical range, around 350 nautical miles, and also seats up to 5 including the pilot. Overall, the jets prioritize intercontinental or transcontinental travel and cabin comfort, while the helicopters prioritize access, vertical lift, and short-range flexibility.

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