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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It typically carries about 12–16 passengers (with higher-density layouts possible) and offers roughly 6,400 nm of range, making it the clear leader for nonstop global missions. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft in a much lighter category; it usually seats 5–6 passengers and has about 1,400–1,600 nm of range, optimized for efficient regional trips rather than transoceanic legs. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility/VIP roles; passenger capacity is commonly around 16–19, with practical range generally in the ~400–500 nm class depending on configuration and reserves, trading speed and distance for vertical lift capability. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine helicopter focused on training, patrol, and local utility; it typically seats 4–5 and has a shorter range, roughly ~300–400 nm, best suited to short‑haul missions where landing flexibility matters more than distance.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 15.57$ 2.19
Min Crew211
Total Seats17216
ManufacturerDassault FalconLeonardoPiper
Aircraft Name8XAW189M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64506511406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.74$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats1619—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)36900—2200
Standard Cabin Seats14194
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 2,413$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFISGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$2,413,000$3,081,400
Flight Rules—IFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing—No
Min Crew211
Crew RestNo——
Jump SeatYes——
Total Seats17215
Galley LocationFWD—MID
Max Cabin Seats1619—
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT——
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2—5.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalley—Refreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats14194
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200—12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900—8644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelPW307DCT7-2E1PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition40003600
Flat RatingISA + 17—ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)6722——
No. of Engines321
Fuel Type—JetFuel—
Horsepower—1983600
Fuel Capacity (gal)——260
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.257.829.7
Wingspan (ft)86.3—43.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.7—4.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.2—4
Cabin Length (ft)42.7—12.3
Overall Height (ft)26.116.611.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695395165
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140—20
Rotor Diameter (ft)—48—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—85—