Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Gulfstream G700 vs Sikorsky S 92
The Dassault Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G700 are long‑range business jets, while the Enstrom 480B and Sikorsky S‑92 are helicopters aimed at very different missions. For range, the G700 generally leads the group among jets, designed for ultra‑long intercontinental legs, with the Falcon 8X close behind as another true long‑range global business jet. Helicopters trail jets significantly in range: the S‑92 offers medium range suitable for offshore transport and regional missions, and the smaller 480B is typically used for short‑range utility, training, and personal transport. Passenger capacity also separates them. The G700 and Falcon 8X are configured for executive travel, commonly carrying around a dozen or more passengers in high‑comfort layouts, with the G700 often arranged for slightly more people depending on configuration. The S‑92 is a large transport helicopter and can carry far more passengers than the business jets in high‑density seating, whereas the Enstrom 480B is a light helicopter with only a small cabin, typically carrying a pilot plus a few passengers.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G700 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.66 | — | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 16 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | 8X | G700 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6450 | 7500 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.64 | — | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 36900 | — | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 12 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,805 | — | $ 3,068 |
| 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 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 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 | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6722 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 80.2 | 109.9 | — |
| 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 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1695 | — | 775 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 29.2 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 140 | 195 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 |