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

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet, built for intercontinental travel. It typically carries about 12 to 16 passengers in a corporate layout and offers roughly 6,400 nautical miles of range, making it suitable for nonstop missions such as North America to Europe or deep transcontinental routes. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal/business aircraft aimed at owner‑pilots and short to medium trips. It generally seats one pilot plus up to five passengers (six total) and has a typical range around 1,400 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, fitting regional missions and smaller airports. The Enstrom 480B is a piston helicopter used for utility, training, patrol, and short‑hop transport. It commonly carries a pilot plus three to four passengers depending on configuration and has a range on the order of 300 nautical miles, emphasizing low‑altitude access, point‑to‑point flexibility, and landing where fixed‑wing aircraft cannot.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 2.19
Min Crew21
Total Seats176
ManufacturerDassault FalconPiper
Aircraft Name8XM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64501406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats16
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)369002200
Standard Cabin Seats144
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew21
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats175
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats16
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.25.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats144
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39008644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelPW307DPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines31
Horsepower600
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.229.7
Wingspan (ft)86.343.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.74.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.24
Cabin Length (ft)42.712.3
Overall Height (ft)26.111.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695165
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14020