Dassault Falcon 8x vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls
The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin trijet business jet optimized for intercontinental travel, typically carrying about 12–16 passengers, with a range around 6,450 nautical miles. The Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and utility/VIP missions; passenger layouts vary widely but are commonly about 12–16, with practical range roughly 450–500 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed turboprop business aircraft in the light/midsize cabin class, usually seating 7–9 passengers, with a range about 1,700–1,800 nautical miles. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop in the personal/business category, typically configured for 5–6 passengers, with a range around 1,200–1,400 nautical miles. Overall, the Falcon 8X dominates on range and cabin volume, the AW189 trades speed and range for vertical‑lift access, the Avanti EVO balances jet‑like cruise with turboprop efficiency, and the M600 SLS prioritizes owner‑pilot simplicity and operating economy.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 8X | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.66 | $ 15.57 | — | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 21 | 8 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Leonardo | Piaggio | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | 8X | AW189 | Avanti EVO | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6450 | 651 | 1530 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.64 | $ 0.74 | — | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 7 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 36900 | — | 3775 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 19 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,805 | $ 2,413 | — | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | EFIS | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 155 | 400 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 62,500,000 | $2,413,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | No | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | — | — | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | — | — |
| Total Seats | 17 | 21 | 8 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | — | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 19 | 7 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.2 | — | 9 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 19 | 6 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 29200 | — | 24000 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 3900 | — | 6600 | 8644 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | PW307D | CT7-2E1 | PT6A–66B | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 4000 | 3600 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 28 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6722 | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel | — | — |
| Horsepower | — | 1983 | 850 | 600 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 100 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 80.2 | 57.8 | 47.3 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 86.3 | — | 47.1 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | — | 6.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | — | 5.8 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 42.7 | — | 14.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 26.1 | 16.6 | 13.1 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1695 | 395 | — | 165 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | — | 3.5 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 29.2 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 140 | — | 35.2 | 20 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 48 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 85 | — | — |