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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.

SpecBombardier Global 5500Dassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Legacy 650E
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 6.38$ 6.63$ 8.41
Min Crew2222
Total Seats14121214
ManufacturerBombardierDassault FalconDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft NameGlobal 55002000LXS2000SLegacy 650E
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5900415535403980
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.80$ 0.83$ 0.70
Max Cabin Seats16101019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats12101012
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 3,073$ 3,150$ 3,860
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus Elite
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)504490490458
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$46,000,000$35,100,000$ 26,000,000$26,500,000
Useful Load (lbs)182501825022510
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNo
Total Seats14121214
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats16101019
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTAFTAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12101012
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.69.68.4
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)253002530021650
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPearlPW308CPW308CAE3007A2
TBO (hrs)On-Condition70007000On-Condition
Thrust (lbs)15125700070009020
No. of Engines2222
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Fuel Burn (lbph)1901
Dimensions
Length (ft)9666.466.486.5
Wingspan (ft)9470.270.269.5
Cabin Width (ft)87.77.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.26
Cabin Length (ft)40.826.226.242.4
Overall Height (ft)25.523.223.222.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241024
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.35.2
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.117.130.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)131134286