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.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.66 | — | $ 15.57 | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 16 | 21 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Leonardo | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | 8X | G700 | AW189 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6450 | 7500 | 651 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.64 | — | $ 0.74 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 36900 | — | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 12 | 19 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,805 | — | $ 2,413 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 155 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 62,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR | IFR |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | Optional | — | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 17 | 16 | 21 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.2 | — | — | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | — | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 12 | 19 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 29200 | — | — | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 3900 | — | — | 8644 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | No |
| Model | PW307D | Pearl 700 | CT7-2E1 | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On Condition | 4000 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | — | — | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6722 | 18250 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel | — |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1983 | 600 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 80.2 | 109.9 | 57.8 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 86.3 | 103 | — | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 8.2 | — | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.25 | — | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 42.7 | 56.9 | — | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 26.1 | 25.4 | 16.6 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1695 | — | 395 | 165 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 29.2 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 140 | 195 | — | 20 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | 48 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 85 | — |