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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range business jet optimized for intercontinental missions, offering roughly 6,450 nm of range and typically seating about 12–16 passengers depending on cabin layout. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is also a business aircraft but in the turboprop category, aimed at efficient regional-to-medium trips; it generally carries about 6–7 passengers with a range around 1,500–1,800 nm. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a super‑medium twin‑engine helicopter designed for offshore transport, SAR, and corporate/VIP use. It commonly seats about 16–19 passengers in high‑density configurations (fewer for VIP) and has a typical range on the order of ~450–500 nm, varying with fuel tanks and payload. The MD Helicopters 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter used for law enforcement, EMS, and utility/corporate missions. It usually carries about 6–8 people including crew and has a typical range around ~250–350 nm, depending on configuration and reserves.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 15.57—
Min Crew211
Total Seats17218
ManufacturerDassault FalconLeonardoPiaggio
Aircraft Name8XAW189Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64506511530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.74—
Max Cabin Seats16197
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)36900—3775
Standard Cabin Seats14196
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 2,413—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$2,413,000$ 7,695,000
Flight Rules—IFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing—No
Min Crew211
Crew RestNo——
Jump SeatYes——
Total Seats17218
Galley LocationFWD——
Max Cabin Seats16197
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT——
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2—9
Galley / RefreshmentGalley—No
Standard Cabin Seats14196
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200—24000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900—6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW307DCT7-2E1PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition40003600
Flat RatingISA + 17—ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)6722——
No. of Engines322
Fuel Type—JetFuel—
Horsepower—1983850
Fuel Burn (gph)——100
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.257.847.3
Wingspan (ft)86.3—47.1
Cabin Width (ft)7.7—6.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.2—5.8
Cabin Length (ft)42.7—14.9
Overall Height (ft)26.116.613.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695395—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3—3.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140—35.2
Rotor Diameter (ft)—48—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—85—