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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Dassault Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G700 are long-range, large-cabin business jets, while the Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop personal aircraft, and the Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium/heavy twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore, VIP, and utility missions. In range, the G700 is generally the longest-legged, capable of roughly about 7,500 nautical miles, with the Falcon 8X close behind at about 6,450 nautical miles, both intended for intercontinental travel. The M600 SLS is in a different class, offering roughly around 1,500 nautical miles, optimized for regional trips and lower operating costs. The S‑92 has the shortest range, typically on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (around 500 nm depending on configuration and reserves), trading speed and distance for vertical lift and access to helipads and remote sites. Passenger capacity also separates them: the G700 and Falcon 8X commonly seat around 12–16 in executive layouts, the M600 SLS typically carries 1 pilot plus up to 5 passengers, and the S‑92 can seat a larger cabin load, often around 12–19 depending on mission fit.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XGulfstream G700Piper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 2.19$ 19.79
Min Crew2412
Total Seats1716621
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamPiperSikorsky
Aircraft Name8XG700M600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)645075001406439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.55$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3690022007417
Standard Cabin Seats1412419
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 603$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGarmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516516274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$78,000,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit3222
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew2412
Crew RestNoOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Total Seats1716521
Galley LocationFWDFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats161919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.25.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats1412419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39008644
Engine
FADECYesNoYes
ModelPW307DPearl 700PT6A-42ACT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition36004000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)672218250
No. of Engines3211
Horsepower6002520
Fuel Capacity (gal)260760
Fuel TypeJetFuel
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)26.125.411.317.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695165775
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14019520
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140