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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Dassault Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G700 are long‑range, large‑cabin business jets, while the Enstrom 480B and Leonardo AW189 are helicopters aimed at short to medium missions. In range, the G700 leads with roughly 7,500 nautical miles, enabling ultra‑long intercontinental trips; the Falcon 8X follows at about 6,450 nautical miles, also suited to global nonstop flying. The helicopters are far shorter‑legged: an Enstrom 480B is typically a few hundred nautical miles (around 300–400 nm depending on reserves and payload), and the AW189 is generally in the mid‑400 nm class, with variations by configuration. Passenger capacity also separates the categories. The Falcon 8X commonly seats about 12–16 in a business layout, whereas the G700 is typically arranged for about 13–19 in a high‑end cabin. The Enstrom 480B carries a small group, usually 4 passengers plus a pilot, while the AW189 is a larger transport helicopter, often configured for around 16 passengers (and up to roughly 19 depending on seating and mission fit).

SpecDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 15.57
Min Crew241
Total Seats171621
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamLeonardo
Aircraft Name8XG700AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64507500651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)36900
Standard Cabin Seats141219
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$78,000,000$2,413,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew241
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats171621
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats161919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats141219
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW307DPearl 700CT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)672218250
No. of Engines322
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.2109.957.8
Wingspan (ft)86.3103
Cabin Width (ft)7.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)42.756.9
Overall Height (ft)26.125.416.6
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695395
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140195
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85