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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Gulfstream G700 vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Dassault Falcon 8X and Gulfstream G700 are long‑range business jets designed for intercontinental travel, while the Robinson R66 and Sikorsky S‑92 are helicopters aimed at short‑ to medium‑range missions where vertical lift matters. In category, the Falcon 8X is a large‑cabin trijet business jet emphasizing efficiency and flexible airport access; the G700 is an ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin business jet optimized for maximum cabin space and high‑speed global reach. The R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter suited to private, utility, and training roles. The S‑92 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter commonly used for offshore transport and search‑and‑rescue. For range, the Falcon 8X is around 6,450 nautical miles, the G700 about 7,500 nautical miles, the R66 roughly 350 nautical miles, and the S‑92 about 540 nautical miles (mission and reserves dependent). Passenger capacity typically runs about 12–16 in the Falcon 8X and about 13–19 in the G700 in executive layouts, versus about 4 passengers plus a pilot in the R66 and roughly 19 passengers (plus crew) in the S‑92 in transport configurations.

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)369007417
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 RulesIFR
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
FADECYesYes
ModelPW307DPearl 700CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)672218250
No. of Engines321
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
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)1695775
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