Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Gulfstream G280
The Dassault Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS are super‑midsize jets: both typically seat about 8–10 passengers, but the 2000LXS is the longer‑legged, higher‑performance evolution, offering roughly 4,000 nm range versus the 2000S at about 3,350 nm. The Gulfstream G280 also sits in the super‑midsize category with a similar typical cabin load (around 8–10), but it emphasizes transcontinental reach, generally around 3,600–3,900 nm. Stepping up, the Embraer Legacy 650E is usually classed as a large‑cabin business jet and commonly carries 10–13 passengers with about 3,900–4,000 nm range, focusing on cabin volume and comfort. The Dassault Falcon 900LX is a long‑range, large‑cabin trijet that typically seats 12–14 and leads this group on range, at roughly 4,750 nm, making it the strongest option for longer overwater or intercontinental missions.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Dassault Falcon 900LX | Embraer Legacy 650E | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.38 | $ 6.63 | $ 7.57 | $ 8.41 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | 2000LXS | 2000S | 900LX | Legacy 650E | G280 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4155 | 3540 | 4750 | 3980 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.63 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 18250 | 18250 | 22450 | 22510 | 15550 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,073 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,588 | $ 3,860 | $ 3,168 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus Elite | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 490 | 490 | 498 | 458 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $35,100,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $44,000,000 | $26,500,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 8.4 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25300 | 25300 | 25300 | 21650 | 25000 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 5800 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW308C | PW308C | TFE731-60 | AE3007A2 | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | 7000 | 7000 | 5000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7000 | 7000 | 5000 | 9020 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | 1901 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 66.4 | 66.4 | 66.4 | 86.5 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 70.2 | 70.2 | 70.2 | 69.5 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 26.2 | 26.2 | 33.2 | 42.4 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 23.2 | 23.2 | 24.8 | 22.2 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1024 | 1024 | 1264 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.1 | 17.1 | 23.5 | 30.3 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 131 | 134 | 127 | 286 | 154 |