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

The Dassault Falcon 8X and Embraer Legacy 650E are long-range business jets, while the Sikorsky S-92 is a medium-lift helicopter typically used for offshore transport and VIP missions where vertical takeoff and landing matters more than nonstop distance. In range, the Falcon 8X leads as an ultra-long-range jet at roughly 6,450 nautical miles, enabling many intercontinental city pairs without refueling. The Legacy 650E is a large-cabin long-range jet but shorter-legged, at about 3,900 nautical miles, better suited to transcontinental and some transatlantic missions with payload tradeoffs. The S-92’s practical range is far lower than the jets, generally around 500–600 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves, reflecting helicopter efficiency limits. For passenger capacity, the Falcon 8X is commonly configured for about 12–16 passengers, the Legacy 650E often seats around 13–14 in typical executive layouts, and the S-92 can carry substantially more in high-density seating (often 19 passengers), though VIP interiors usually reduce that count.