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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Sikorsky S 92

The Dassault Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G700 are ultra-long-range business jets, designed primarily for intercontinental corporate travel. The Falcon 8X typically offers about 6,450 nautical miles of range and is commonly configured for roughly 12–16 passengers, prioritizing efficiency and access to shorter runways. The Gulfstream G700 is a larger-cabin flagship jet with about 7,500 nautical miles of range and often seats around 13–19 passengers, emphasizing maximum cabin space and nonstop reach. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) MD 902 Explorer and the Sikorsky S-92 are twin‑engine helicopters, optimized for vertical-lift missions rather than long-distance cruise. The MD 902 is a light/medium utility helicopter with a typical range around 300–350 nautical miles and seating commonly for about 7–10 occupants depending on configuration. The Sikorsky S-92 is a heavier medium-lift helicopter used for offshore transport and SAR, typically offering roughly 500–600 nautical miles of range and accommodating about 19 passengers in an airline-style layout (or fewer with mission equipment).

SpecDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 7.66—$ 19.79
Min Crew242
Total Seats171621
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamSikorsky
Aircraft Name8XG700S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64507500439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64—$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)36900—7417
Standard Cabin Seats141219
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805—$ 3,068
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 $30,650,000
Flight Rules——IFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing——
Min Crew242
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 700CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 17——
Thrust (lbs)672218250—
No. of Engines321
Fuel Type——JetFuel
Horsepower——2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)——760
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)26.125.417.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695—775
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140195—
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat Floor—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——140