Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls
The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long-range, large-cabin business jet category aircraft, typically carrying about 12–16 passengers depending on configuration, with intercontinental range around 6,400 nautical miles, making it suited to nonstop transoceanic missions. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine helicopter category aircraft, usually configured for roughly 6–8 passengers, with a much shorter range on the order of about 300 nautical miles, optimized for point-to-point access, urban operations, and missions needing vertical lift. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft in the high-speed turboprop category, commonly seating about 6–9 passengers, with range roughly 1,700–1,900 nautical miles, bridging short-runway flexibility with near-light-jet cruise performance. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop personal/business aircraft category, typically seating about 5–6 passengers, with range around 1,400–1,500 nautical miles, emphasizing owner-operator utility and shorter regional trips rather than heavy passenger loads or ultra-long range.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 8X | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 7.66 | — | $ 2.19 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 17 | 8 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Piaggio | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | 8X | Avanti EVO | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6450 | 1530 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.64 | — | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 7 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 36900 | 3775 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,805 | — | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 400 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 62,500,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | — | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 17 | 8 | 5 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 7 | — |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 10.2 | 9 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | No | Refreshment Centre |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 14 | 6 | 4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 29200 | 24000 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 3900 | 6600 | 8644 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | PW307D | PT6A–66B | PT6A-42A |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3600 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 17 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 6722 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | 600 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 260 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 80.2 | 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 | 13.1 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1695 | — | 165 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 3.5 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 29.2 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 140 | 35.2 | 20 |