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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Dassault Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G700 are ultra-long-range business jets designed for intercontinental travel; the G700 generally offers the longest range and the largest cabin in this set, while the Falcon 8X is also long-legged with strong range efficiency and typically a slightly smaller cabin. Both usually carry roughly 12–16 passengers in executive layouts, with maximum capacities higher depending on configuration. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a twin‑engine, medium-lift helicopter suited to offshore, SAR, and regional point-to-point missions; its range is far shorter than the big jets, and it typically carries about 16–19 passengers (or fewer in VIP/missionized layouts). The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop, best categorized as a high-performance personal/corporate aircraft for regional trips; it has much less range than the Falcon 8X or G700 but can still cover many city pairs efficiently, with seating typically around 4–6 passengers depending on configuration. Overall, G700 and 8X lead on range and cabin comfort, AW189 leads on vertical access, and M600 SLS leads on simplicity and operating economics for shorter missions.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 7.66—$ 15.57$ 2.19
Min Crew2411
Total Seats1716216
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamLeonardoPiper
Aircraft Name8XG700AW189M600
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)645075006511406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64—$ 0.74$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats161919—
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)36900——2200
Standard Cabin Seats1412194
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805—$ 2,413$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFISGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516155274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$78,000,000$2,413,000$3,081,400
Flight Rules——IFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit3222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing——No
Min Crew2411
Crew RestNoOptional——
Jump SeatYesYes——
Total Seats1716215
Galley LocationFWDFWD—MID
Max Cabin Seats161919—
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT——
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2——5.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalley——Refreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats1412194
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200——12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900——8644
Engine
FADECYes—YesNo
ModelPW307DPearl 700CT7-2E1PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition40003600
Flat RatingISA + 17——ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)672218250——
No. of Engines3221
Fuel Type——JetFuel—
Horsepower——1983600
Fuel Capacity (gal)———260
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.2109.957.829.7
Wingspan (ft)86.3103—43.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.78.2—4.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.25—4
Cabin Length (ft)42.756.9—12.3
Overall Height (ft)26.125.416.611.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695—395165
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3———
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2———
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140195—20
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor——
Rotor Diameter (ft)——48—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——85—