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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Dassault Falcon 8X and Embraer Legacy 650E are long‑range business jets, while the Leonardo AW189 and Sikorsky S‑92 are twin‑engine medium helicopters typically used for offshore, SAR, and executive/VIP transport. In range, the Falcon 8X leads by a wide margin with intercontinental capability of roughly 6,450 nautical miles, enabling nonstop city pairs across oceans. The Legacy 650E is also long‑range but shorter‑legged at about 3,900 nautical miles, generally suited to transcontinental missions rather than true ultra‑long‑haul. Helicopter range is much lower: the AW189 is typically around 450–500 nautical miles depending on load and reserves, and the larger S‑92 is commonly in the ~500–600 nautical mile class, also mission‑dependent. For passenger capacity, the Falcon 8X and Legacy 650E usually seat about 12–14 passengers in executive configurations, with the Falcon offering more cabin flexibility and volume. The AW189 often carries around 16–19 passengers, while the S‑92 typically seats about 19 passengers, with layouts varying by role and operator.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats172121
ManufacturerDassault FalconLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft Name8XAW189S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6450651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.74$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)369007417
Standard Cabin Seats141919
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$2,413,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew212
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats172121
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats161919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats141919
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW307DCT7-2E1CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition40004000
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines321
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
Horsepower19832520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)26.116.617.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695395775
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)85140