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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66

The Dassault Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G700 are long-range intercontinental business jets, built for nonstop global city pairs and high-comfort cabins. The Falcon 8X typically offers about 6,450 nautical miles of range and commonly seats around 12–16 passengers in executive layouts. The G700 is a larger, longer-legged ultra-long-range jet at roughly 7,500 nautical miles, also usually configured for about 12–19 passengers, with more cabin volume for zones and sleeping arrangements. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer and the Robinson R66 are light helicopters aimed at shorter missions such as corporate shuttles, utility work, and regional transport. The 902 Explorer generally carries about 6–7 passengers and has a typical range in the ~300–400 nautical mile class, depending on configuration and reserves. The Robinson R66 is smaller, usually seating 4–5 passengers with a typical range around ~300 nautical miles. Overall, the jets dominate range and cabin capacity, while the helicopters trade endurance for point-to-point flexibility and vertical access.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit23
DOC / nm$ 7.66
Min Crew24
Total Seats1716
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft Name8XG700
CertificationFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)64507500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)36900
Standard Cabin Seats1412
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$78,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew24
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1716
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1412
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPW307DPearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)672218250
No. of Engines32
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.2109.9
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)26.125.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140195
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor