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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Dassault Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G700 are long‑range, large‑cabin business jets designed for intercontinental travel. The Falcon 8X typically flies about 6,450 nautical miles and is commonly configured for roughly 12–16 passengers, while the G700 is in the same category but generally offers more cabin volume and a longer range of about 7,500 nautical miles, with typical seating around 12–19 depending on layout. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast twin‑turboprop business aircraft suited to regional and medium‑range missions rather than true long‑haul; it typically offers around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and usually carries about 6–9 passengers in an executive configuration. The Enstrom 480B is a single‑engine turbine helicopter, fundamentally a different category focused on short‑range, point‑to‑point access; its range is typically a few hundred nautical miles (around 350–450), and passenger capacity is usually about 4–5 plus a pilot, depending on configuration.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 7.66
Min Crew241
Total Seats17168
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamPiaggio
Aircraft Name8XG700Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)645075001530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats16197
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)369003775
Standard Cabin Seats14126
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$78,000,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew241
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats17168
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats16197
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats14126
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920024000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39006600
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW307DPearl 700PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)672218250
No. of Engines322
Horsepower850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.2109.947.3
Wingspan (ft)86.310347.1
Cabin Width (ft)7.78.26.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.255.8
Cabin Length (ft)42.756.914.9
Overall Height (ft)26.125.413.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14019535.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor