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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66

The Dassault Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G700 are ultra-long-range large-cabin business jets aimed at intercontinental missions. The Falcon 8X typically offers about 6,400 nautical miles of range and usually seats around 12–16 passengers in executive layouts. The G700 is in the same class but generally pushes farther, at roughly 7,500 nautical miles, and commonly accommodates about 13–19 passengers, with a larger cabin volume and higher typical cruise speed. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed twin‑turboprop business aircraft in a smaller, lighter category than those jets. It is optimized for efficient regional flying, with range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles and typical seating for about 6–9 passengers depending on configuration. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter intended for short-range utility and executive hops rather than long cross-country travel. Its range is roughly 300–350 nautical miles, and it usually carries 4 passengers plus a pilot (about 5 seats total).

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