Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189
The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet suited to intercontinental missions, offering roughly 6,400 nautical miles of range and typically carrying about 12–16 passengers depending on cabin layout. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin, long‑range (but shorter than the 8X) business jet, with about 3,900 nautical miles of range and common seating around 13 passengers. The Gulfstream G700 sits at the top end of ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin business jets, designed for flagship intercontinental travel with approximately 7,500 nautical miles of range and typical passenger counts around 12–19. By contrast, the Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility/VIP roles rather than high‑altitude jet travel; its range is on the order of ~450–500 nautical miles (mission‑dependent) and it can seat up to about 16–19 passengers in high‑density configurations, or fewer in VIP layouts. Overall, the G700 leads in range and cabin volume, the 8X balances range with efficiency, the 650E is the value‑oriented long‑range option, and the AW189 trades speed and range for vertical‑lift flexibility.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.66 | — | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 16 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | 8X | G700 | AW189 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6450 | 7500 | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.64 | — | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 36900 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 12 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,805 | — | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 62,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 17 | 16 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.2 | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 12 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 29200 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 3900 | — | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | PW307D | Pearl 700 | CT7-2E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6722 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1983 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 80.2 | 109.9 | 57.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 86.3 | 103 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 42.7 | 56.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 26.1 | 25.4 | 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 | 195 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | 48 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 85 |