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Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Gulfstream G400

In category terms, the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is typically positioned as a super‑midsize business jet, while the Gulfstream G400 is generally considered a large‑cabin jet offering more overall cabin volume and a longer‑range mission profile. For range, the Falcon 2000LXS is designed for transcontinental-style missions and is commonly cited around the 4,000‑nautical‑mile class (depending on payload, winds, and reserves). The Gulfstream G400 is aimed at longer nonstop city pairs and is marketed at roughly the 4,200‑nautical‑mile class, giving it a modest but meaningful edge in maximum range along with the large‑cabin comfort associated with Gulfstream’s design approach. Passenger capacity overlaps, but their typical use differs. The Falcon 2000LXS is often configured for about 8 to 10 passengers in a comfortable layout, while the G400 commonly seats around 10 to 12 passengers with more flexibility for larger groups depending on configuration. In practice, the Falcon emphasizes efficient operations and strong runway performance, whereas the G400 emphasizes cabin space and longer legs.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSGulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit2—
DOC / nm$ 6.38—
Min Crew24
Total Seats1212
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft Name2000LXSG400
CertificationFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)41554200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80—
Max Cabin Seats1019
OEM VerificationVERIFIED—
Useful Load (lbs)1825030650
Standard Cabin Seats10—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit2—
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew2—
Crew RestNo—
Jump SeatNo—
Total Seats12—
Galley LocationFWD—
Max Cabin Seats10—
Lavatory LocationAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.6—
Galley / RefreshmentGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats10—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25300—
Engine
FADECYes—
ModelPW308C—
TBO (hrs)7000—
Flat RatingISA + 15—
Thrust (lbs)7000—
No. of Engines2—
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.4—
Wingspan (ft)70.2—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)7.7—
Cabin Height (ft)6.2—
Cabin Length (ft)26.2—
Overall Height (ft)23.2—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.1—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)131—