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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Robinson R66

The Dassault Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G700 are ultra-long-range business jets intended for intercontinental travel, while the Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 and Robinson R66 are helicopters suited to shorter missions with vertical-lift access. In category and capability, the G700 sits at the top end of large-cabin jets, typically offering the longest range of this group at roughly 7,500 nautical miles and a high-comfort cabin for about 10–19 passengers depending on layout. The Falcon 8X is also an ultra-long-range large-cabin jet, with range around 6,450 nautical miles and seating commonly about 8–16. The AW189 is a super-medium twin-engine helicopter used for offshore, SAR, and corporate shuttle work; it typically carries around 16–19 passengers in high-density seating (often fewer in VIP configurations) and has an effective range on the order of a few hundred nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Robinson R66 is a light single-engine helicopter, generally seating a pilot plus four passengers, with range roughly 300–350 nautical miles.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 7.66—$ 15.57
Min Crew241
Total Seats171621
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamLeonardo
Aircraft Name8XG700AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64507500651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64—$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)36900——
Standard Cabin Seats141219
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805—$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$78,000,000$2,413,000
Flight Rules——IFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing——
Min Crew241
Crew RestNoOptional—
Jump SeatYesYes—
Total Seats171621
Galley LocationFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats161919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2——
Galley / RefreshmentGalley——
Standard Cabin Seats141219
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900——
Engine
FADECYes—Yes
ModelPW307DPearl 700CT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 17——
Thrust (lbs)672218250—
No. of Engines322
Fuel Type——JetFuel
Horsepower——1983
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.2109.957.8
Wingspan (ft)86.3103—
Cabin Width (ft)7.78.2—
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.25—
Cabin Length (ft)42.756.9—
Overall Height (ft)26.125.416.6
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695—395
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140195—
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—
Rotor Diameter (ft)——48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——85