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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet, built for intercontinental missions. It typically carries about 12–16 passengers in executive layouts (up to 19) and offers roughly 6,400 nautical miles of range, making it suited to nonstop city‑pair travel across oceans. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a super‑medium, twin‑engine helicopter aimed at offshore and utility work. It generally seats around 16–19 passengers in high‑density configurations (often fewer in VIP) with an approximate range on the order of 450–500 nautical miles, varying strongly with payload and reserves. The Robinson R66 is a light, single‑engine helicopter primarily for short hops, training, and light utility. It typically carries 4 passengers plus a pilot (five seats total) and has a range roughly around 300 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy, twin‑engine helicopter optimized for offshore transport and SAR. It commonly carries about 19 passengers (with higher‑density options) and offers roughly 500–600 nautical miles of range depending on configuration.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Sikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 15.57$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats172121
ManufacturerDassault FalconLeonardoSikorsky
Aircraft Name8XAW189S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6450651439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.74$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)369007417
Standard Cabin Seats141919
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 2,413$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFISEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$2,413,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew212
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats172121
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats161919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats141919
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW307DCT7-2E1CT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition40004000
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines321
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
Horsepower19832520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.257.8
Wingspan (ft)86.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)42.7
Overall Height (ft)26.116.617.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695395775
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85140