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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.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XPiaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats17821
ManufacturerDassault FalconPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft Name8XAvanti EVOS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64501530439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats16719
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3690037757417
Standard Cabin Seats14619
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew212
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats17821
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats16719
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats14619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920024000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39006600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW307DPT6A–66BCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition36004000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines321
Horsepower8502520
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.247.3
Wingspan (ft)86.347.1
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.8
Cabin Length (ft)42.714.9
Overall Height (ft)26.113.117.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695775
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14035.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140