Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Gulfstream G500
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty sits in the “bizliner” category, essentially a corporate-configured airliner offering far more cabin volume than typical business jets. It typically delivers intercontinental range on the order of about 5,000–5,600 nautical miles (configuration dependent) and is often arranged for roughly 18–19 passengers in executive layouts, though layouts can vary. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a large-cabin business jet aimed at flexible missions and strong runway performance. Its range is generally around 4,000 nautical miles, and it commonly seats about 8–10 passengers in standard executive configurations, with higher-density options possible. The Gulfstream G500 is a long-range, large-cabin business jet positioned above the Falcon 2000LXS in range and typically below the ACJ TwoTwenty in cabin volume. It is generally rated around 5,000–5,300 nautical miles of range and typically carries about 10–14 passengers, depending on interior arrangement.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 12 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | 2000LXS | G500 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 4155 | 5200 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 490 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $35,100,000 | $47,500,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 6.38 | $ 9.00 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.80 | $ 0.90 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 18250 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 10 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 3,073 | $ 4,644 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | No | Yes |
| Total Seats | — | 12 | 12 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 10 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.6 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 10 | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25300 | 31900 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes |
| Model | — | PW308C | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | — | 7000 | 10000 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 7000 | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | — | 66.4 | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 70.2 | 86.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 26.2 | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 23.2 | 25.5 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 17.1 | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 131 | 230 |