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).
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.66 | — | $ 15.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 16 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | 8X | G700 | AW189 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6450 | 7500 | 651 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.64 | — | $ 0.74 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 36900 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 12 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,805 | — | $ 2,413 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 62,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $2,413,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 17 | 16 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.2 | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 12 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 29200 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 3900 | — | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | PW307D | Pearl 700 | CT7-2E1 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6722 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1983 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 80.2 | 109.9 | 57.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 86.3 | 103 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 42.7 | 56.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 26.1 | 25.4 | 16.6 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1695 | — | 395 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 29.2 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 140 | 195 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | 48 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 85 |