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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions, typically carrying about 12–16 passengers, with a range around 6,400 nautical miles. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed turboprop business aircraft best suited to regional and medium‑range travel, usually seating about 6–9 passengers, with a range roughly in the 1,400–1,800 nautical mile class depending on loading and reserves. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter focused on short‑range utility and personal/charter flying, generally carrying a pilot plus up to four passengers, with a range around 300 nautical miles. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a large, twin‑engine helicopter used for offshore transport, SAR, and VIP roles; it typically carries about 19 passengers in airline/offshore layouts (fewer in VIP), with a range commonly around 500–600 nautical miles. Overall, the Falcon 8X dominates range and cabin size, the Avanti EVO balances speed and efficiency for shorter routes, while the R66 and S‑92 trade range for vertical‑lift access, with the S‑92 offering far greater passenger capacity than the R66.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XPiaggio Avanti EVOSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats17821
ManufacturerDassault FalconPiaggioSikorsky
Aircraft Name8XAvanti EVOS-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64501530439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats16719
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3690037757417
Standard Cabin Seats14619
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516400155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$ 7,695,000 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew212
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats17821
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats16719
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.29
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats14619
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920024000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39006600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW307DPT6A–66BCT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition36004000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines321
Horsepower8502520
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Fuel Capacity (gal)760
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)26.113.117.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695775
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.33.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14035.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140