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Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs

The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a light business jet aimed at efficient short-to-medium missions, while the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a larger “super-midsize” to large-cabin business jet designed for higher comfort and capability. In range, the CJ4 typically offers roughly about 2,000 nautical miles (around 4 hours of flying, mission-dependent), making it well suited to regional and many transcontinental trips with careful planning. The Falcon 2000LXS generally reaches about 4,000 nautical miles class range (often around 7–8 hours, depending on payload, winds, and reserves), enabling longer nonstop city pairs and more flexibility with alternates and fuel reserves. Passenger capacity also reflects their categories: a CJ4 is commonly configured for about 7 to 9 passengers, optimized for smaller groups and lower operating costs. The Falcon 2000LXS is usually arranged for roughly 8 to 10 passengers with a significantly larger cabin, offering more space to work, recline, and move around on longer flights.

SpecCessna Citation CJ4Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 4.37$ 6.38
Min Crew12
Total Seats912
ManufacturerCessna CitationDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameCJ42000LXS
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)21704155
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.62$ 0.80
Max Cabin Seats810
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)691418250
Standard Cabin Seats710
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,970$ 3,073
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)440490
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$11,290,000$35,100,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew12
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats912
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats810
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats710
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400525300
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelFJ44-4APW308C
TBO (hrs)50007000
Flat RatingISA + 11ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)36217000
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (lbph)757
Fuel Capacity (gal)870
Dimensions
Length (ft)53.466.4
Wingspan (ft)5070.2
Aisle Step (ft)0.4Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)4.87.7
Cabin Height (ft)4.86.2
Cabin Length (ft)17.226.2
Overall Height (ft)15.523.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.16.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.817.1
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)70
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)7131
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024