Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Dassault Falcon 6x 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 variant at roughly 4,000 nm versus about 3,350 nm for the 2000S, and both typically seat around 8–10 passengers in executive layouts. The Falcon 6X is a long‑range large‑cabin jet, stretching to about 5,500 nm with a typical 12–16 passengers. The Falcon 900LX is also a long‑range large‑cabin tri‑jet, around 4,750 nm, usually configured for about 12–14 passengers. Embraer’s Legacy 450 and Praetor 500 sit in the midsize category; typical seating is about 7–9, with the Praetor 500 offering longer range (about 3,340 nm) than the Legacy 450 (about 2,900 nm). The Praetor 600 is super‑midsize, typically 8–12 passengers, with about 4,000 nm range. The Phenom 100EV is a very light jet, generally 4–6 passengers and about 1,180 nm range. The Phenom 300E is a light jet, usually 6–9 passengers with roughly 2,000–2,100 nm range.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Dassault Falcon 6X | 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 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.38 | $ 6.63 | $ 7.74 | $ 7.57 | $ 6.04 | $ 2.84 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | 2000LXS | 2000S | 6X | 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 |
| Max Range (nm) | 4155 | 3540 | 5500 | 4750 | 2973 | 1,178 | 2,010 | 3340 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 18250 | 18250 | — | 22450 | 12908 | 3451 | 6914 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,073 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,845 | $ 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 | 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 | 498 | 481 | 406 | 464 | 466 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $35,100,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $44,000,000 | $16,995,000 | $4,250,000 | $9,650,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.6 | 9.6 | 10.2 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 8.3 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | No | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25300 | 25300 | 29200 | 25300 | 27110 | 21280 | 25560 | 27110 | 27140 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 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 |
| Model | PW308C | PW308C | PW812D | TFE731-60 | HTF7500E | PW617F1-E | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | 7000 | 7000 | 5000 | 5000 | On-Condition | 3500 | 5000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 8 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7000 | 7000 | 14000 | 5000 | 6540 | 1730 | 3360 | 6540 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 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 | 66.4 | 64.6 | 42.1 | 51.2 | 64.6 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 70.2 | 70.2 | 85.1 | 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 | 6.9 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 26.2 | 26.2 | 40.4 | 33.2 | 20.6 | 11 | 17.2 | 20.6 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 23.2 | 23.2 | 24.5 | 24.8 | 21.1 | 14.3 | 16.75 | 21.1 | 21 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1024 | 1024 | 1843 | 1264 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 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 | 23.5 | 17.4 | 9 | 14.8 | 17.4 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 131 | 134 | 140 | 127 | 40 | 10 | 10 | 40 | 45 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 110 | 60 | 74 | 110 | 110 |