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Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Legacy 650e

The Dassault Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS sit in the super‑midsize category, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers. The 2000S is the shorter‑range option at roughly 3,350 nm, while the 2000LXS adds incremental capability and airport performance with a slightly higher typical range around 4,000 nm, making it better suited to longer U.S. transcontinental missions with more margin. The Dassault Falcon 900LX is a larger long‑range (often viewed as heavy) trijet, usually configured for about 12–14 passengers, with significantly more reach at roughly 4,750 nm, supporting longer international city pairs and greater payload flexibility. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a heavy‑jet class aircraft with a cabin optimized for higher occupancy, commonly 13 passengers (often up to 14), and a typical range around 3,900–4,000 nm. In practical terms, the 650E competes more on cabin seats and comfort, while the 900LX leads on range; the 2000S/2000LXS emphasize efficient super‑midsize capability with the LXS offering the most range within the 2000 line.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 2000SDassault Falcon 900LXEmbraer Legacy 650E
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.38$ 6.63$ 7.57$ 8.41
Min Crew2222
Total Seats12121614
ManufacturerDassault FalconDassault FalconDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft Name2000LXS2000S900LXLegacy 650E
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4155354047503980
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.83$ 0.63$ 0.70
Max Cabin Seats10101419
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)18250182502245022510
Standard Cabin Seats10101412
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073$ 3,150$ 3,588$ 3,860
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus Elite
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490490498458
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,000$ 26,000,000$44,000,000$26,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats12121614
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10101419
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.69.69.68.4
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats10101412
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25300253002530021650
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW308CPW308CTFE731-60AE3007A2
TBO (hrs)700070005000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)7000700050009020
No. of Engines2232
Fuel Burn (lbph)1901
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.466.466.486.5
Wingspan (ft)70.270.270.269.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.77.77.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.26
Cabin Length (ft)26.226.233.242.4
Overall Height (ft)23.223.224.822.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)102410241264
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.36.35.2
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.117.123.530.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)131134127286