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

The Dassault Falcon 8X and Piaggio Avanti EVO are fixed‑wing business aircraft, while the Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter typically used for offshore, executive, and utility missions. In range, the Falcon 8X is the clear long‑haul option, offering intercontinental capability of roughly 6,450 nautical miles, suitable for nonstop transoceanic trips. The Avanti EVO is a shorter‑range turboprop business aircraft at about 1,770 nautical miles, best for regional missions with efficient cruise at lower operating costs than many jets. The S‑92 has the shortest range in this comparison, generally around 540 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves, reflecting helicopter mission profiles rather than point‑to‑point long distance travel. For passenger capacity, the Falcon 8X typically carries around 12–16 passengers in a VIP layout, the Avanti EVO commonly seats about 7–9 passengers, and the S‑92 can be configured for about 19 passengers in a high‑density transport role or fewer in executive layouts.

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