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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Dassault Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G700, and Piaggio Avanti EVO are fixed‑wing business aircraft, while the MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter used for corporate transport, public safety, and utility missions. In range, the Gulfstream G700 is the long‑haul leader at roughly 7,500 nautical miles, followed by the Falcon 8X at about 6,450 nautical miles; both are true intercontinental jets. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑performance turboprop suited to regional missions, typically around 1,700–1,800 nautical miles. The MD 902 Explorer has a much shorter helicopter range, commonly on the order of 300–400 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. For passenger capacity, the G700 generally accommodates about 13–19 passengers in a spacious cabin, the Falcon 8X commonly seats around 12–16, and the Avanti EVO typically carries about 7–9. The MD 902 Explorer usually seats 1–2 pilots plus roughly 6–7 passengers, varying with mission equipment.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 7.66
Min Crew241
Total Seats17168
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamPiaggio
Aircraft Name8XG700Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)645075001530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats16197
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)369003775
Standard Cabin Seats14126
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$78,000,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew241
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats17168
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats16197
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats14126
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920024000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39006600
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW307DPearl 700PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)672218250
No. of Engines322
Horsepower850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.2109.947.3
Wingspan (ft)86.310347.1
Cabin Width (ft)7.78.26.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.255.8
Cabin Length (ft)42.756.914.9
Overall Height (ft)26.125.413.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14019535.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor