Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Gulfstream G600
The Dassault Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS sit in the super‑midsize/large‑cabin crossover category, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers. The 2000S is the shorter‑range option at roughly 3,350 nm, while the 2000LXS adds capability and runway flexibility with about 4,000 nm. Moving up, the Falcon 6X is a long‑range large‑cabin jet with a notably wide cabin, generally configured for 12–16 passengers and offering about 5,500 nm. The Falcon 7X and 8X are long‑range/ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin tri‑jets; both commonly seat 12–16, with the 7X around 5,950 nm and the 8X extending to about 6,450 nm. The Falcon 900LX is also a long‑range large‑cabin tri‑jet, typically 12–14 passengers, with roughly 4,750 nm. The Gulfstream G600 competes in the ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin class, usually 13–15 passengers, with about 6,600 nm, emphasizing higher cruise speed and range versus mid‑cabin Falcons.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Dassault Falcon 6X | Dassault Falcon 7X | Dassault Falcon 8X | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Gulfstream G600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.38 | $ 6.63 | $ 7.74 | $ 7.75 | $ 7.66 | $ 7.57 | $ 9.28 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | 2000LXS | 2000S | 6X | 7X | 8X | 900LX | G600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4155 | 3540 | 5500 | 5950 | 6450 | 4750 | 6500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.93 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 18250 | 18250 | — | 33600 | 36900 | 22450 | 40560 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,073 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,805 | $ 3,588 | $ 4,789 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 490 | 490 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 498 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $35,100,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $53,800,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $44,000,000 | $58,500,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.6 | 9.6 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 9.6 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25300 | 25300 | 29200 | 29200 | 29200 | 25300 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | 3900 | 3900 | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW308C | PW308C | PW812D | PW307A | PW307D | TFE731-60 | PW815GA |
| TBO (hrs) | 7000 | 7000 | 5000 | 7200 | On-Condition | 5000 | 10000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7000 | 7000 | 14000 | 6402 | 6722 | 5000 | 15680 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 66.4 | 66.4 | 84.3 | 76.7 | 80.2 | 66.4 | 96.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 70.2 | 70.2 | 85.1 | 86 | 86.3 | 70.2 | 94.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | — | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 7.7 | 8.5 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 26.2 | 26.2 | 40.4 | 39.1 | 42.7 | 33.2 | 45.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 23.2 | 23.2 | 24.5 | 25.7 | 26.1 | 24.8 | 25.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1024 | 1024 | 1843 | 1552 | 1695 | 1264 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.1 | 17.1 | 27.5 | 26.2 | 29.2 | 23.5 | 30.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 131 | 134 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 127 | 230 |