Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Dassault Falcon 8X sits in the ultra-long-range large-cabin category, designed for intercontinental missions. It offers roughly 6,450 nautical miles of range, enabling nonstop flights such as New York to Dubai in favorable conditions, and typically carries about 12–16 passengers depending on cabin layout. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large-cabin long-range business jet positioned a step below the 8X in endurance. Its range is about 3,900 nautical miles, well suited to transcontinental U.S. or many North Atlantic city pairs with fewer payload and wind constraints than smaller jets, and it commonly accommodates around 13 passengers, with high-density configurations reaching more. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed twin-turboprop in the light business/utility category, optimized for efficiency and shorter runways. Its range is roughly 1,700–1,800 nautical miles and it typically seats about 6–8 passengers. Overall, the 8X prioritizes maximum range and cabin comfort, the 650E balances space with lower long-range capability, and the Avanti EVO emphasizes operating economy and regional flexibility.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 8X | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.66 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | 8X | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6450 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.64 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 36900 | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,805 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 62,500,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 17 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 7 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.2 | 9 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 29200 | 24000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 3900 | 6600 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW307D | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6722 | — |
| No. of Engines | 3 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 80.2 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 86.3 | 47.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 42.7 | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 26.1 | 13.1 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1695 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 29.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 140 | 35.2 |