Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Lineage 1000e vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600
Dassault Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS are super‑midsize business jets, typically seating about 8–10 passengers; the 2000LXS offers slightly more capability and a longer range (roughly 4,000 nm class) than the 2000S (roughly mid‑3,000 nm class). The Falcon 6X steps up into the large‑cabin category with a wider, taller cabin, usually 12–16 passengers, and about a 5,500 nm range. The Falcon 7X and 8X are ultra‑long‑range trijets; both commonly seat 12–16, with the 7X around 5,900–6,000 nm and the 8X stretching to roughly 6,450 nm. Embraer’s Lineage 1000E is an airliner‑derived VIP large‑cabin jet with very high capacity (often 16–19+ in executive layouts, higher in dense layouts) and a long range around 4,600–4,900 nm. The Phenom 100EV is a very light jet (about 4–7 passengers) with roughly 1,100–1,200 nm range. The Phenom 300E is a light jet (typically 6–9) around 2,000 nm. Praetor 500 and 600 are midsize/super‑midsize jets (about 8–12), with the 500 around 3,300 nm and the 600 around 4,000 nm.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Dassault Falcon 6X | Dassault Falcon 7X | Dassault Falcon 8X | Embraer Lineage 1000E | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.38 | $ 6.63 | $ 7.74 | $ 7.75 | $ 7.66 | $ 11.68 | $ 2.84 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | 2000LXS | 2000S | 6X | 7X | 8X | Lineage 1000E | Phenom 100EV | Phenom 300E | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4155 | 3540 | 5500 | 5950 | 6450 | 4640 | 1,178 | 2,010 | 3340 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.97 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 18250 | 18250 | — | 33600 | 36900 | 50043 | 3451 | 6914 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,073 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,805 | $ 5,827 | $ 1,152 | $ 1,758 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,141 |
| 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 Epic | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 490 | 490 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 470 | 406 | 464 | 466 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $35,100,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $53,800,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $51,250,000 | $4,250,000 | $9,650,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.6 | 9.6 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 8.8 | 8.3 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | No | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25300 | 25300 | 29200 | 29200 | 29200 | 23190 | 21280 | 25560 | 27110 | 27140 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | 3900 | 3900 | — | — | — | 5800 | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Engine | ||||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW308C | PW308C | PW812D | PW307A | PW307D | CF34-10 E7-B | PW617F1-E | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | 7000 | 7000 | 5000 | 7200 | On-Condition | On-Condition | 3500 | 5000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 8 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7000 | 7000 | 14000 | 6402 | 6722 | 18500 | 1730 | 3360 | 6540 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | — | — | 4184 | 543 | 757 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | ||||||||||
| Length (ft) | 66.4 | 66.4 | 84.3 | 76.7 | 80.2 | 119 | 42.1 | 51.2 | 64.6 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 70.2 | 70.2 | 85.1 | 86 | 86.3 | 94.2 | 40.4 | 52.16 | 70.5 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | — | — | Flat Floor | 0.3 | 0.3 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 7.7 | 8.5 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 8.8 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.6 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 26.2 | 26.2 | 40.4 | 39.1 | 42.7 | 76.6 | 11 | 17.2 | 20.6 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 23.2 | 23.2 | 24.5 | 25.7 | 26.1 | 34.7 | 14.3 | 16.75 | 21.1 | 21 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1024 | 1024 | 1843 | 1552 | 1695 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 8 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.1 | 17.1 | 27.5 | 26.2 | 29.2 | 67.2 | 9 | 14.8 | 17.4 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 131 | 134 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 323 | 10 | 10 | 40 | 45 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 120 | 60 | 74 | 110 | 110 |