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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range ultra‑long‑haul business jet category aircraft, typically carrying about 12–16 passengers in executive layouts, with an intercontinental range around 6,450 nautical miles. The Embraer Legacy 650E sits in the large‑cabin business jet category; it commonly seats about 13 passengers (often up to the mid‑teens depending on configuration) and offers a transoceanic-capable range of roughly 3,900–4,000 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a twin‑engine light utility/corporate helicopter rather than a fixed‑wing aircraft; it usually carries about 6–8 occupants and has a much shorter range on the order of about 300 nautical miles, optimized for point-to-point and vertical access rather than distance. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed turboprop business aircraft in the light/medium executive category, typically accommodating about 7–9 passengers, with a range commonly around 1,700–1,800 nautical miles. Overall, the 8X leads on range and long‑haul capability, the Legacy 650E balances cabin size with solid range, the Avanti EVO emphasizes efficient short-to-medium missions, and the 902 Explorer prioritizes VTOL access over endurance.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XPiaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.66
Min Crew21
Total Seats178
ManufacturerDassault FalconPiaggio
Aircraft Name8XAvanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64501530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats167
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)369003775
Standard Cabin Seats146
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew21
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats178
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats167
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats146
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920024000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39006600
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW307DPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines32
Horsepower850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.247.3
Wingspan (ft)86.347.1
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.8
Cabin Length (ft)42.714.9
Overall Height (ft)26.113.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14035.2