Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Legacy 450 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600
The Dassault Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS are super‑midsize jets; the 2000LXS is the longer‑range, more runway‑flexible variant. Both typically carry about 8–10 passengers, with ranges around 3,350 nm (2000S) and about 4,000 nm (2000LXS). The Falcon 6X is a large‑cabin jet with roughly 5,500 nm range and usually 10–14 passengers. The Falcon 8X is an ultra‑long‑range large‑cabin jet, about 6,450 nm, typically 12–16 passengers. The Falcon 900LX is a long‑range large‑cabin trijet, around 4,750 nm, typically 10–14 passengers. Embraer’s Phenom 100EV is a very light jet, usually 4–6 passengers, about 1,100–1,200 nm. The Phenom 300E is a light jet, typically 6–8 passengers, about 2,000–2,200 nm. The Legacy 450 and Praetor 500 are super‑midsize, generally 8–10 passengers, around 2,900 nm (Legacy 450) and about 3,340 nm (Praetor 500). The Praetor 600 is super‑midsize with transatlantic‑capable range near 4,000 nm and typically 8–12 passengers.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Dassault Falcon 6X | Dassault Falcon 8X | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Embraer Legacy 450 | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.38 | $ 6.63 | $ 7.74 | $ 7.66 | $ 7.57 | $ 6.04 | $ 2.84 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 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 | 8X | 900LX | Legacy 450 | 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 | 6450 | 4750 | 2973 | 1,178 | 2,010 | 3340 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 18250 | 18250 | — | 36900 | 22450 | 12908 | 3451 | 6914 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,073 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,805 | $ 3,588 | $ 2,790 | $ 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 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 490 | 490 | 516 | 516 | 498 | 481 | 406 | 464 | 466 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $35,100,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $44,000,000 | $16,995,000 | $4,250,000 | $9,650,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.6 | 9.6 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 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 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25300 | 25300 | 29200 | 29200 | 25300 | 27110 | 21280 | 25560 | 27110 | 27140 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | 3900 | — | 6000 | — | — | 5800 | 5800 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Engine | ||||||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW308C | PW308C | PW812D | PW307D | TFE731-60 | HTF7500E | PW617F1-E | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | 7000 | 7000 | 5000 | On-Condition | 5000 | On-Condition | 3500 | 5000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 8 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7000 | 7000 | 14000 | 6722 | 5000 | 6540 | 1730 | 3360 | 6540 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | — | — | 1404 | 543 | 757 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | 1932 | — | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | ||||||||||
| Length (ft) | 66.4 | 66.4 | 84.3 | 80.2 | 66.4 | 64.6 | 42.1 | 51.2 | 64.6 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 70.2 | 70.2 | 85.1 | 86.3 | 70.2 | 66.5 | 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 | 6.9 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 26.2 | 26.2 | 40.4 | 42.7 | 33.2 | 20.6 | 11 | 17.2 | 20.6 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 23.2 | 23.2 | 24.5 | 26.1 | 24.8 | 21.1 | 14.3 | 16.75 | 21.1 | 21 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1024 | 1024 | 1843 | 1695 | 1264 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.1 | 17.1 | 27.5 | 29.2 | 23.5 | 17.4 | 9 | 14.8 | 17.4 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 131 | 134 | 140 | 140 | 127 | 40 | 10 | 10 | 40 | 45 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 110 | 60 | 74 | 110 | 110 |