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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions. It typically carries about 12 to 16 passengers depending on cabin layout, and offers roughly 6,400 nautical miles of range, making it suited to nonstop city pairs such as New York–Dubai or Paris–Singapore (with favorable winds and routing). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft aimed at efficient medium‑range travel. It generally seats 6 to 9 passengers in an executive configuration and delivers about 1,500 to 1,800 nautical miles of range (varying with payload and reserves). It’s well suited to regional and cross‑country trips with lower operating costs than jets. The Robinson R66 is a single‑turbine light helicopter, optimized for short‑range, point‑to‑point access rather than speed or long legs. It typically carries a pilot plus 4 passengers (up to 5 total seats) and has around 300 nautical miles of range, making it best for local transport, remote site access, and short hops between areas without runways.

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