Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls
In category, the Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin business jet aimed at intercontinental missions and maximum comfort. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a long-range, large-cabin business jet, typically positioned a step below the 8X in ultimate range but still focused on transcontinental and many intercontinental trips. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed, pressurized twin-turboprop often grouped with light business aircraft: it emphasizes efficiency and runway flexibility while delivering jet-like cruise speeds for its class. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine, pressurized turboprop in the owner-flown or small charter niche, prioritizing simplicity and operating cost over cabin volume. On range, the Falcon 8X leads at roughly 6,450 nm, the Legacy 650E follows at about 3,900 nm, the Avanti EVO sits around 1,700–1,800 nm, and the M600 SLS is typically around 1,400–1,500 nm. On passenger capacity, the 8X and 650E commonly seat about 12–14 in executive layouts, the Avanti EVO about 7–9, and the M600 SLS about 5–6.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 8X | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.66 | — | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 8 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Piaggio | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | 8X | Avanti EVO | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6450 | 1530 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.64 | — | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 7 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 36900 | 3775 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,805 | — | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 400 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 62,500,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | — | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 17 | 8 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 7 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.2 | 9 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 6 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 29200 | 24000 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 3900 | 6600 | 8644 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | PW307D | PT6A–66B | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3600 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6722 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | 600 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 80.2 | 47.3 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 86.3 | 47.1 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 6.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.8 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 42.7 | 14.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 26.1 | 13.1 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1695 | — | 165 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 3.5 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 29.2 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 140 | 35.2 | 20 |