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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Dassault Falcon 8X and the Piaggio Avanti EVO serve different segments of private aviation. The Falcon 8X is a long-range, three‑engine large-cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions, while the Avanti EVO is a high-performance twin‑turboprop that targets efficient regional and medium-range travel with jet-like cruise speeds for its class. In range, the Falcon 8X is in another league, typically offering roughly 6,000+ nautical miles of range, enabling nonstop flights such as New York to the Middle East or Europe deep into Asia depending on conditions. The Avanti EVO is generally around the 1,700–2,000 nautical mile range class, better suited to intra-continental trips, frequent shorter legs, and airports where turboprop efficiency is advantageous. For passenger capacity, the Falcon 8X commonly seats about 12–16 passengers in typical executive configurations, with a spacious cabin allowing multiple lounge and rest areas. The Avanti EVO usually seats around 6–8 passengers, focusing on a quieter, comfortable cabin relative to many turboprops, but with less overall space than a large-cabin jet.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XPiaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.66
Min Crew21
Total Seats178
ManufacturerDassault FalconPiaggio
Aircraft Name8XAvanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64501530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats167
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)369003775
Standard Cabin Seats146
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit32
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew21
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats178
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats167
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats146
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920024000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39006600
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW307DPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines32
Horsepower850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.247.3
Wingspan (ft)86.347.1
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.8
Cabin Length (ft)42.714.9
Overall Height (ft)26.113.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14035.2