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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Gulfstream G700 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Dassault Falcon 8X, Embraer Legacy 650E, and Gulfstream G700 are long‑range business jets, while the Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium‑lift twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore, utility, and VIP transport. In range, the G700 leads the group at roughly 7,500 nautical miles, enabling ultra‑long intercontinental missions; the Falcon 8X follows at about 6,450 nautical miles; and the Legacy 650E is shorter‑legged at around 3,900 nautical miles, better suited to transcontinental or regional long‑haul routes. The S‑92’s range is much lower—on the order of 500 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves—reflecting helicopter mission profiles rather than nonstop long‑distance travel. For passenger capacity, these aircraft overlap but differ in typical layouts: the G700 often carries around 13–19 passengers, the Falcon 8X commonly 12–16, and the Legacy 650E typically 13–14. The S‑92 can seat up to about 19 passengers in a high‑density configuration, though VIP and offshore layouts vary.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 7.66—$ 19.79
Min Crew242
Total Seats171621
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamSikorsky
Aircraft Name8XG700S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64507500439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64—$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)36900—7417
Standard Cabin Seats141219
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805—$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$78,000,000 $30,650,000
Flight Rules——IFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing——
Min Crew242
Crew RestNoOptional—
Jump SeatYesYes—
Total Seats171621
Galley LocationFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats161919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2——
Galley / RefreshmentGalley——
Standard Cabin Seats141219
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900——
Engine
FADECYes—Yes
ModelPW307DPearl 700CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 17——
Thrust (lbs)672218250—
No. of Engines321
Fuel Type——JetFuel
Horsepower——2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)——760
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)26.125.417.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695—775
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140195—
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——140