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Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piper M600 Sls vs Robinson R66 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental travel, offering roughly 3,500–4,000+ nautical miles of range and typically carrying about 12–16 passengers in executive seating. The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop aimed at owner‑pilots and shorter regional trips, with about 1,200–1,500 nautical miles of range and usually seating up to 5–6 people. The Robinson R66 is a light turbine helicopter suited to local and short cross‑country missions, with roughly 300–350 nautical miles of range and a typical capacity of 4–5 people including the pilot. The Sikorsky S‑92 is a medium/heavy twin‑engine helicopter built for offshore transport, SAR, and utility work, offering about 500–600 nautical miles of range and commonly configured for around 12–19 passengers depending on mission and interior. Overall, the 8X leads on range and cabin comfort, the M600 balances speed and simplicity, the R66 prioritizes low‑capacity rotorcraft flexibility, and the S‑92 maximizes helicopter payload and mission capability.

SpecDassault Falcon 8XPiper M600 SLSSikorsky S-92
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 7.66$ 2.19$ 19.79
Min Crew212
Total Seats17621
ManufacturerDassault FalconPiperSikorsky
Aircraft Name8XM600S-92
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)64501406439
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.64$ 0.55$ 0.94
Max Cabin Seats1619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3690022007417
Standard Cabin Seats14419
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,805$ 603$ 3,068
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGarmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516274155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 62,500,000$3,081,400 $30,650,000
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit322
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew212
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats17521
Galley LocationFWDMID
Max Cabin Seats1619
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)10.25.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyRefreshment Centre
Standard Cabin Seats14419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2920012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39008644
Engine
FADECYesNoYes
ModelPW307DPT6A-42ACT7-8A
TBO (hrs)On-Condition36004000
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)6722
No. of Engines311
Horsepower6002520
Fuel Capacity (gal)260760
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Dimensions
Length (ft)80.229.7
Wingspan (ft)86.343.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.74.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.24
Cabin Length (ft)42.712.3
Overall Height (ft)26.111.317.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695165775
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)29.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)14020
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)140