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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Piper M600 Sls vs Sikorsky S 92

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, typically carrying about 12–16 passengers and offering roughly 6,450 nautical miles of range. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop airplane aimed at owner‑pilots and short to mid‑range business trips; it generally seats up to 6 and has an approximate range around 1,400–1,600 nautical miles depending on loading and reserves. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin helicopter used for roles like corporate shuttle, law enforcement, and EMS; it commonly carries about 6–7 passengers with a range on the order of 300–400 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy twin helicopter optimized for offshore energy, SAR, and VIP transport; it typically carries about 19 passengers in an airliner‑style configuration and has a range roughly in the 500–600 nautical mile class. Overall, the 8X dominates range and speed, the S‑92 leads among helicopters for payload and cabin volume, while the 902 and M600 serve shorter missions with smaller groups.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XPiper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 2.19$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats17621
ManufacturerDassault FalconPiperSikorsky
Aircraft Name8XM600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64501406439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.55$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3690022007417
Standard Cabin Seats14419
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 603$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGarmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew212
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats17521
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats1619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.25.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats14419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39008644
Engine
FADECYesNoYes
ModelPW307DPT6A-42ACT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition36004000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines311
Horsepower6002520
Fuel Capacity (gal)260760
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.229.7
Wingspan (ft)86.343.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.74.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.24
Cabin Length (ft)42.712.3
Overall Height (ft)26.111.317.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695165775
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14020
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140