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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Dassault Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G700 are long‑range business jets designed for intercontinental missions, while the Piper M600 SLS and Enstrom 480B are far smaller personal aircraft (a turboprop and a helicopter, respectively) aimed at short to medium trips. In range, the Gulfstream G700 leads the group with an ultra‑long reach of about 7,500 nautical miles, followed by the Falcon 8X at roughly 6,450 nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop with a much shorter range around 1,500 nautical miles, and the Enstrom 480B helicopter is shortest, typically around 300–400 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. For passenger capacity, both large jets can carry about 12–16 passengers in typical corporate layouts (higher in dense seating), with the G700 generally offering the largest cabin and most flexibility. The Piper M600 SLS typically seats up to 6 occupants including the pilot. The Enstrom 480B generally carries about 4–5 occupants including the pilot.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 2.19
Min Crew241
Total Seats17166
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamPiper
Aircraft Name8XG700M600
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)645075001406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)369002200
Standard Cabin Seats14124
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$78,000,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew241
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats17165
Galley LocationFWDFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats1619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.25.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats14124
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39008644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelPW307DPearl 700PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)672218250
No. of Engines321
Horsepower600
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.2109.929.7
Wingspan (ft)86.310343.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.78.24.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.254
Cabin Length (ft)42.756.912.3
Overall Height (ft)26.125.411.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695165
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14019520
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor