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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Robinson R66

The Dassault Falcon 8X and Embraer Legacy 650E are long-range business jets, while the Leonardo AW189 and Robinson R66 are helicopters aimed at shorter, more flexible missions. The Falcon 8X sits in the ultra-long-range category, typically offering roughly 6,400 nautical miles of range and seating commonly around 12–16 passengers depending on layout. The Legacy 650E is a large-cabin, long-range jet with about 3,900 nautical miles of range and usually seats around 13 passengers in a standard executive configuration. The AW189 is a super-medium twin helicopter optimized for offshore, SAR, and corporate shuttle work; typical range is on the order of 450–500 nautical miles, with passenger capacity commonly around 16–19 depending on fit. The Robinson R66 is a light single-engine helicopter suited to shorter hops and utility/corporate use, with roughly 300–350 nautical miles of range and seating for about 4 passengers plus a pilot (up to five seats total).

SpecDassault Falcon 8XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 15.57
Min Crew21
Total Seats1721
ManufacturerDassault FalconLeonardo
Aircraft Name8XAW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6450651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)36900
Standard Cabin Seats1419
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$2,413,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew21
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats1721
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats1619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW307DCT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)On-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines32
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.257.8
Wingspan (ft)86.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)42.7
Overall Height (ft)26.116.6
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695395
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85