Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Lineage 1000e
By category, the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty and Embraer Lineage 1000E are VIP airliners derived from commercial jets, prioritizing cabin volume and “residential” interiors, while the Dassault Falcon 7X and Falcon 900LX are large-cabin long-range business jets optimized for airport flexibility and efficiency. In range, the Falcon 7X is typically the longest-legged of the group at about 5,950 nautical miles, capable of many nonstop intercontinental pairings. The Falcon 900LX follows closely at roughly 4,750 nautical miles. The ACJ TwoTwenty is in a similar long-range bracket at about 5,650 nautical miles, trading some efficiency and short-field agility for a much larger cabin. The Lineage 1000E is generally around 4,600 nautical miles, strong for transoceanic missions but usually behind the 7X and ACJ TwoTwenty. For passenger capacity, the ACJ TwoTwenty commonly seats around 18–19 in VIP layouts (more possible), the Falcon 7X and 900LX are often configured for about 12–16, and the Lineage 1000E can accommodate roughly 16–19+ depending on interior and crew needs.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Dassault Falcon 7X | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Embraer Lineage 1000E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | 7X | 900LX | Lineage 1000E |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 5950 | 4750 | 4640 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 16 | 14 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus Epic |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 498 | 470 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $53,800,000 | $44,000,000 | $51,250,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 7.75 | $ 7.57 | $ 11.68 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.65 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.97 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 33600 | 22450 | 50043 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 14 | 14 | 16 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 3,850 | $ 3,588 | $ 5,827 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | — | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | No | Yes |
| Total Seats | — | 17 | 16 | 14 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 16 | 14 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | 9.6 | 8.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | 25300 | 23190 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | — | PW307A | TFE731-60 | CF34-10 E7-B |
| TBO (hrs) | — | 7200 | 5000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 6402 | 5000 | 18500 |
| No. of Engines | — | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | 4184 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | — | 76.7 | 66.4 | 119 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 86 | 70.2 | 94.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 7.7 | 7.7 | 8.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 39.1 | 33.2 | 76.6 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 25.7 | 24.8 | 34.7 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1552 | 1264 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 6.3 | 8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 26.2 | 23.5 | 67.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 127 | 323 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 120 |