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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for high‑speed intercontinental travel, with an advertised range around 6,450 nautical miles and typical seating for about 12–16 passengers depending on cabin layout. The Enstrom 480B is a light, single‑engine piston helicopter oriented toward short‑range utility and training missions, with range roughly in the 200–300 nautical mile class and passenger capacity typically 4 (pilot plus three). The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter built for offshore and SAR/utility roles, offering roughly 450–500 nautical miles of range (mission dependent) and commonly configured for about 16–19 passengers. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a larger heavy twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore transport and search and rescue, with range commonly around 500 nautical miles (configuration dependent) and typical passenger seating in the 19‑passenger class. Overall, the Falcon 8X dominates range and cruise speed, while the AW189 and S‑92 trade speed for vertical lift and mission flexibility, and the 480B sits at the small end for capacity and endurance.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats172121
ManufacturerDassault FalconLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft Name8XAW189S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6450651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.74$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)369007417
Standard Cabin Seats141919
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$2,413,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew212
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats172121
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats161919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats141919
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW307DCT7-2E1CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition40004000
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines321
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
Horsepower19832520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.257.8
Wingspan (ft)86.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)42.7
Overall Height (ft)26.116.617.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695395775
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85140