Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92
Dassault’s Falcon 8X and Gulfstream’s G700 are long‑range business jets, while the Leonardo AW189 and Sikorsky S‑92 are medium/large twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, SAR, and VIP transport. In range, the G700 leads the group at roughly 7,500 nautical miles, followed by the Falcon 8X at about 6,450 nautical miles; both can fly true intercontinental missions. The AW189 and S‑92 have much shorter helicopter ranges, typically on the order of about 450–550 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, and are generally used for regional point‑to‑point missions rather than transoceanic travel. For passenger capacity, the G700 typically seats around 12–16 in an executive layout (with higher maximums in dense configurations), and the Falcon 8X commonly carries about 8–14. The AW189 is usually configured for roughly 16–19 passengers, while the larger S‑92 is commonly around 19, with maximum seating generally in the low‑to‑mid 20s depending on configuration and regulations.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.66 | — | $ 15.57 | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 16 | 21 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Leonardo | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | 8X | G700 | AW189 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6450 | 7500 | 651 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.64 | — | $ 0.74 | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 36900 | — | — | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 12 | 19 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,805 | — | $ 2,413 | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 155 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 62,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR | IFR |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | Optional | — | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 17 | 16 | 21 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.2 | — | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 12 | 19 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 29200 | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 3900 | — | — | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW307D | Pearl 700 | CT7-2E1 | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On Condition | 4000 | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6722 | 18250 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1983 | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 80.2 | 109.9 | 57.8 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 86.3 | 103 | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 8.2 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.25 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 42.7 | 56.9 | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 26.1 | 25.4 | 16.6 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1695 | — | 395 | 775 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 29.2 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 140 | 195 | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | 48 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 85 | 140 |