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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet, while the Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 and Sikorsky S‑92 are medium transport helicopters oriented to offshore, SAR, and utility missions. On range, the Falcon 8X is in a different class: it can fly intercontinental missions at roughly 6,400 nautical miles, whereas the AW189 and S‑92 typically operate in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile bracket, with practical mission range varying heavily with payload, reserves, and loiter requirements (often on the order of ~450–550 nm). On passenger capacity, the Falcon 8X is usually configured for about 12–16 passengers in executive seating, prioritizing comfort and baggage over density. The AW189 commonly carries around 16–19 passengers in a high‑density transport layout, and fewer in VIP or SAR configurations. The S‑92 is generally the larger people‑mover, frequently configured around 19 passengers for offshore transport, with alternate layouts for VIP, medical, or rescue roles.

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