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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental trips, with a typical range around 6,450 nautical miles and seating commonly arranged for about 12–16 passengers (with a maximum capacity higher in dense layouts). The MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) MD 902 Explorer is a light twin‑engine helicopter aimed at utility, EMS, and corporate shuttle roles; it typically carries 6–8 passengers and offers roughly 250–350 nautical miles of range depending on load and configuration. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine helicopter used for private, training, and light utility missions; it usually carries 4 passengers plus a pilot (about 5 total) and has a typical range around 300–350 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a heavy twin helicopter optimized for offshore transport and search-and-rescue; it commonly seats about 19 passengers (with higher maximums in certain layouts) and provides roughly 500–600 nautical miles of range with appropriate reserves and mission fit.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew22
Total Seats1721
ManufacturerDassault FalconSikorsky
Aircraft Name8XS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6450439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)369007417
Standard Cabin Seats1419
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats1721
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats1619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)29200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW307DCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines31
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower2520
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)26.117.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695775
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140