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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Dassault Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G700 are ultra-long-range business jets designed for intercontinental missions. The Falcon 8X typically offers roughly 6,400 nautical miles of range and is commonly configured for about 12–16 passengers, emphasizing efficiency and flexible cabin layouts. The Gulfstream G700 is generally the larger, longer-legged aircraft, with around 7,500 nautical miles of range and typical seating in the 12–19 passenger range, prioritizing maximum cabin volume and nonstop global city pairs. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop aimed at owner-operators and short-to-medium business trips. It usually carries 5–6 passengers (up to 7 seats including the pilot seat depending on configuration) with about 1,400 nautical miles of range, trading speed and cabin size for much lower operating complexity and cost. The Robinson R66 is a light single-engine turbine helicopter built for short-range flexibility, typically seating a pilot plus up to four passengers, with roughly 300–350 nautical miles of range, excelling at point-to-point access where runways aren’t practical.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit232
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 2.19
Min Crew241
Total Seats17166
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamPiper
Aircraft Name8XG700M600
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)645075001406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)369002200
Standard Cabin Seats14124
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$78,000,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew241
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats17165
Galley LocationFWDFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats1619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.25.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats14124
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39008644
Engine
FADECYesNo
ModelPW307DPearl 700PT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)672218250
No. of Engines321
Horsepower600
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.2109.929.7
Wingspan (ft)86.310343.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.78.24.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.254
Cabin Length (ft)42.756.912.3
Overall Height (ft)26.125.411.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695165
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14019520
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor