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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Dassault Falcon 8X, Embraer Legacy 650E, and Gulfstream G700 are long-range business jets, while the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine helicopter aimed at short-range utility, corporate, and special-mission flying. In range, the G700 leads by a wide margin at roughly 7,500 nautical miles, enabling ultra-long intercontinental missions. The Falcon 8X follows at about 6,450 nautical miles, also suited to intercontinental routes with strong runway flexibility. The Legacy 650E is a step down in endurance at around 3,900 nautical miles, better matched to transcontinental and regional long missions rather than true ultra-long-haul. The 902 Explorer is in a different class, typically around 350–400 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. Passenger capacity similarly separates them: the G700 commonly seats around 13–19, the Falcon 8X about 12–16, and the Legacy 650E about 13–14 in typical executive layouts. The 902 Explorer usually carries a pilot plus about 7–8 passengers, optimized for point-to-point access rather than cabin luxury over long distances.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit23
DOC / nm$ 7.66
Min Crew24
Total Seats1716
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft Name8XG700
CertificationFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)64507500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)36900
Standard Cabin Seats1412
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew24
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1716
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1412
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPW307DPearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)672218250
No. of Engines32
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.2109.9
Wingspan (ft)86.3103
Cabin Width (ft)7.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)42.756.9
Overall Height (ft)26.125.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140195
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor