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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92

The Dassault Falcon 8X and Embraer Legacy 650E are long-range business jets, while the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer and Sikorsky S-92 are helicopters aimed at missions where vertical lift and point-to-point access matter more than cruise efficiency. In range, the Falcon 8X leads among the jets at roughly 6,400 nm, enabling true intercontinental nonstop legs; the Legacy 650E is shorter-range at about 3,900 nm but still capable of many transcontinental and some North Atlantic missions with planning. Passenger capacity in typical executive layouts is broadly similar between the two jets, often around 12–16, with the Falcon 8X commonly configured for about 12–14 and the Legacy 650E often closer to 13. The MD 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter with a much shorter range, typically on the order of a few hundred nautical miles, and usually carries about 5–7 passengers depending on configuration. The Sikorsky S-92 is a larger medium helicopter, generally offering longer helicopter range than the MD 902 (still far below the jets) and materially higher capacity, often carrying around 12–19 passengers depending on role and interior.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew22
Total Seats1721
ManufacturerDassault FalconSikorsky
Aircraft Name8XS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6450439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)369007417
Standard Cabin Seats1419
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
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
ModelPW307DCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines31
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.2
Wingspan (ft)86.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)42.7
Overall Height (ft)26.117.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695775
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140