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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long-range, large-cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel. It typically carries about 12–16 passengers in a corporate configuration and offers roughly 6,400 nautical miles of range, making it suited to nonstop city pairs across oceans with high cruise speed and airline-like comfort. The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer is a light twin-engine helicopter aimed at utility, law-enforcement, EMS support, and executive shuttle missions. It generally seats around 6–8 occupants depending on layout and equipment, with a typical range on the order of about 300–400 nautical miles, prioritizing vertical access and low-altitude flexibility over long distance. The Robinson R66 is a light single-engine turbine helicopter commonly used for training, charter, and private transport. It normally accommodates 4–5 people including the pilot, and its typical range is around 300 nautical miles, offering simpler operation and lower cost than the twin-engine 902, but with less payload and redundancy.

SpecDassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 7.66
Min Crew2
Total Seats17
ManufacturerDassault Falcon
Aircraft Name8X
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats16
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)36900
Standard Cabin Seats14
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit3
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats17
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats16
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats14
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPW307D
TBO (hrs)On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines3
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.2
Wingspan (ft)86.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)42.7
Overall Height (ft)26.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140