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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Robinson R66

The Dassault Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G700 are ultra-long-range business jets, while the Enstrom 480B and Robinson R66 are single-turbine helicopters aimed at shorter-range point-to-point flying. In range, the G700 typically leads among the jets at roughly 7,500 nautical miles, with the Falcon 8X close behind at about 6,450 nautical miles; both are designed for intercontinental missions. The helicopters are far shorter-legged by comparison: the Enstrom 480B is generally in the few-hundred-nautical-mile class (often around 350–400 nm depending on configuration and reserves), and the Robinson R66 is similar, commonly around 300–350 nm. Passenger capacity also separates the categories: a G700 is usually configured for about 10–19 passengers, and a Falcon 8X for roughly 8–16, depending on cabin layout. The Enstrom 480B typically seats up to five (including the pilot), whereas the Robinson R66 commonly seats five (including the pilot) in standard configurations.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit23
DOC / nm$ 7.66
Min Crew24
Total Seats1716
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft Name8XG700
CertificationFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)64507500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)36900
Standard Cabin Seats1412
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew24
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1716
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1412
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPW307DPearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)672218250
No. of Engines32
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.2109.9
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)26.125.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140195
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor