Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet, designed for intercity and intercontinental travel. It typically carries about 8–14 passengers depending on cabin layout and offers roughly 6,400 nautical miles of range, making it suited to nonstop missions that are far beyond the reach of the helicopters listed. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter mainly used for training, patrol, and short utility trips. It generally carries 4–5 people including the pilot and has a range on the order of a few hundred nautical miles. The Leonardo AW189 is a modern medium twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore transport, search and rescue, and utility work. It commonly seats around 16–19 passengers in high‑density configurations (fewer for VIP/mission fit) with a typical range around 450–500 nautical miles depending on payload and tanks. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter for EMS, law enforcement, and corporate shuttle. It usually carries about 8–10 occupants and offers roughly 300–400 nautical miles of range.