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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.

SpecAirbus ACJ TwoTwentyDassault Falcon 2000LXSGulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew 224
Total Seats161212
ManufacturerAirbusDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft NameACJ TwoTwenty2000LXSG500
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)565041555200
Max Cabin Seats181019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470490516
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)1825030650
Standard Cabin Seats1010
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073$ 4,644
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew24
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoYes
Total Seats1212
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1019
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.610.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1010
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2530031900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW308CPW814GA
TBO (hrs)700010000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)700015144
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.491.2
Wingspan (ft)70.286.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.77.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.4
Cabin Length (ft)26.241.5
Overall Height (ft)23.225.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.126.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)131230