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.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 8X | Gulfstream G700 | Sikorsky S-92 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.66 | — | $ 19.79 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 16 | 21 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream | Sikorsky |
| Aircraft Name | 8X | G700 | S-92 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6450 | 7500 | 439 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.64 | — | $ 0.94 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 36900 | — | 7417 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 12 | 19 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,805 | — | $ 3,068 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 155 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 62,500,000 | $78,000,000 | $30,650,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | Optional | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | — |
| Total Seats | 17 | 16 | 21 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.2 | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 12 | 19 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 29200 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 3900 | — | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | PW307D | Pearl 700 | CT7-8A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On Condition | 4000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6722 | 18250 | — |
| No. of Engines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | 2520 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 760 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 80.2 | 109.9 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 86.3 | 103 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 8.2 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.25 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 42.7 | 56.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 26.1 | 25.4 | 17.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1695 | — | 775 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 29.2 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 140 | 195 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 |