Dassault Falcon 8x vs Enstrom 480b vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Sikorsky S 92
The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long-range, large-cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, offering roughly 6,450 nautical miles of range and typically carrying about 12–16 passengers in executive layouts. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a turboprop business aircraft optimized for efficient regional-to-medium trips; it offers about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and commonly seats around 7–9 passengers. The Sikorsky S-92 is a medium/heavy twin-engine helicopter used for offshore, government, and utility missions; its practical range is roughly 500–600 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and it usually carries about 12–19 passengers in transport configurations. The Enstrom 480B is a light single-turbine helicopter suited to training, patrol, and short utility missions; it has a range around 250–350 nautical miles and typically seats 4–5 occupants including the pilot. Overall, the Falcon 8X leads decisively on range and cabin volume, the Avanti EVO balances speed and economy for shorter routes, and the S-92 and 480B prioritize vertical lift over distance and capacity.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 8X | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.66 | — | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 8 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Piaggio | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | 8X | Avanti EVO | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6450 | 1530 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.64 | — | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 7 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 36900 | 3775 | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 6 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,805 | — | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 400 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 62,500,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | — | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 17 | 8 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 7 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.2 | 9 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | No | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 6 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 29200 | 24000 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 3900 | 6600 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW307D | PT6A–66B | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3600 | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | ISA + 28 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6722 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | 2520 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 | — |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 80.2 | 47.3 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 86.3 | 47.1 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 6.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 5.8 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 42.7 | 14.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 26.1 | 13.1 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1695 | — | 775 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 3.5 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 29.2 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 140 | 35.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 |