Bombardier Global 5500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Legacy 650e
All four are long‑range business jets, but they sit in two broad categories. The Bombardier Global 5500 is a large‑cabin, ultra‑long‑range jet, typically offering about 5,900–6,000 nautical miles of range and seating commonly configured for around 12–16 passengers. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS and Falcon 2000S are super‑midsize/large‑cabin crossover aircraft; both generally seat about 8–10 passengers in typical layouts, with maximums higher depending on certification and configuration. The 2000LXS is the longer‑range of the two, around 4,000 nautical miles, while the 2000S is shorter‑range at roughly 3,300–3,400 nautical miles but emphasizes strong short‑field capability. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin jet in the “heavy” class, usually arranged for about 13 passengers, with range around 3,900 nautical miles. In summary, Global 5500 leads on range and cabin class, Falcon 2000LXS and Legacy 650E cluster near the ~4,000 nm segment with different cabin philosophies, and Falcon 2000S trades range for runway flexibility.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 5500 | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Legacy 650E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 6.38 | $ 6.63 | $ 8.41 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | Global 5500 | 2000LXS | 2000S | Legacy 650E |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5900 | 4155 | 3540 | 3980 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.80 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.70 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 10 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 3,073 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,860 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus Elite |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 490 | 490 | 458 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $46,000,000 | $35,100,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $26,500,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 18250 | 18250 | 22510 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 16 | 10 | 10 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9.6 | 9.6 | 8.4 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 25300 | 25300 | 21650 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | PW308C | PW308C | AE3007A2 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 7000 | 7000 | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 7000 | 7000 | 9020 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | 1901 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 96 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 86.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 70.2 | 70.2 | 69.5 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 40.8 | 26.2 | 26.2 | 42.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 23.2 | 23.2 | 22.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1024 | 1024 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | 6.3 | 5.2 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 17.1 | 17.1 | 30.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 131 | 134 | 286 |