Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66
In category, the Dassault Falcon 8X and Embraer Legacy 650E are long-range business jets, but the 8X sits in the ultra-long-range class with newer aerodynamics and typically higher performance, while the Legacy 650E is a large-cabin, long-range derivative of the Legacy 600 line. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a turboprop business aircraft optimized for speed and efficiency versus typical turboprops, often used for short-to-medium business missions. The Robinson R66 is a light single-engine turbine helicopter, best suited to short-range point-to-point access where runways aren’t available. For range, the Falcon 8X is the clear leader at roughly 6,400–6,450 nautical miles. The Legacy 650E follows around 3,900 nautical miles. The Avanti EVO is typically around 1,700–1,800 nautical miles. The R66 is far shorter, roughly 300–350 nautical miles depending on reserves and conditions. For passenger capacity, the Falcon 8X and Legacy 650E commonly seat about 12–14 in executive configurations, the Avanti EVO typically about 6–8, and the R66 usually carries 4–5 passengers plus a pilot.
| 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 |