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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range ultra‑long‑haul business jet, typically carrying about 12–16 passengers with intercontinental range of roughly 6,400 nautical miles. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin long‑range business jet, usually configured for around 13 passengers, with a range of about 3,900–4,000 nautical miles, making it well suited to transcontinental missions but shorter than the 8X. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed twin‑turboprop business aircraft, generally seating 6–8 passengers, with a range around 1,700–1,800 nautical miles, optimized for efficient regional flying and access to shorter runways. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore, VIP, and utility missions; passenger capacity commonly falls around 12–19 depending on configuration, with typical range roughly 500–600 nautical miles. Overall, the Falcon 8X leads on range, the Legacy 650E balances cabin size and reach, the Avanti EVO emphasizes efficiency on shorter routes, and the S‑92 trades speed and range for vertical lift and operational flexibility.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XPiaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats17821
ManufacturerDassault FalconPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft Name8XAvanti EVOS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64501530439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats16719
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3690037757417
Standard Cabin Seats14619
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew212
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats17821
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats16719
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats14619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920024000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39006600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW307DPT6A–66BCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition36004000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines321
Horsepower8502520
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)26.113.117.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695775
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14035.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140