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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.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew2412
Total Seats17162121
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft Name8XG700AW189S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64507500651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.74$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats16191919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)369007417
Standard Cabin Seats14121919
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$78,000,000$2,413,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit3222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2412
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats17162121
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats16191919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats14121919
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW307DPearl 700CT7-2E1CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition40004000
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)672218250
No. of Engines3221
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
Horsepower19832520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)26.125.416.617.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695395775
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)85140