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.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G700 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.66 | — | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 16 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | 8X | G700 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6450 | 7500 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.64 | — | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 36900 | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 12 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,805 | — | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 62,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 17 | 16 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.2 | — | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 12 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 29200 | — | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 3900 | — | 8644 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | — | No |
| Model | PW307D | Pearl 700 | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On Condition | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6722 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | — | 600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 80.2 | 109.9 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 86.3 | 103 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 8.2 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.25 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 42.7 | 56.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 26.1 | 25.4 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1695 | — | 165 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 29.2 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 140 | 195 | 20 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — |