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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, offering roughly 6,450 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 12–16 passengers depending on cabin layout. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed twin‑turboprop business aircraft positioned for efficient regional and mid‑range trips, with about 1,700–1,800 nautical miles of range and usually 6–7 passengers in an executive configuration. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop aimed at owner‑operators and shorter business hops, with around 1,000–1,500 nautical miles of range (mission dependent) and seating commonly 4–6 passengers. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter optimized for short‑range point‑to‑point access and vertical operations, with roughly 300 nautical miles of range and seating for about 4 passengers plus a pilot. Overall, the 8X leads in range and cabin capacity, the Avanti EVO balances speed and efficiency for regional missions, the M600 SLS prioritizes simplicity and operating economy, and the R66 trades range and speed for landing flexibility.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XPiaggio Avanti EVOPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 2.19
Min Crew211
Total Seats1786
ManufacturerDassault FalconPiaggioPiper
Aircraft Name8XAvanti EVOM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)645015301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.55
Max Cabin Seats167
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)3690037752200
Standard Cabin Seats1464
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516400274
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$ 7,695,000$3,081,400
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNoNo
Min Crew211
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats1785
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats167
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.295.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNoRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats1464
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)292002400012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)390066008644
Engine
FADECYesYesNo
ModelPW307DPT6A–66BPT6A-42A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition36003600
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 28ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines321
Horsepower850600
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel Capacity (gal)260
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.247.329.7
Wingspan (ft)86.347.143.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.84
Cabin Length (ft)42.714.912.3
Overall Height (ft)26.113.111.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695165
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14035.220