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Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Legacy 500 vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400

These six jets span the super‑midsize to large‑cabin categories. The Dassault Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS are large‑cabin business jets with broadly similar passenger counts, typically arranged for about 8–10 passengers; the 2000LXS is optimized for short and challenging runways and cabin comfort, while the 2000S is the lighter, slightly shorter‑range sibling. The Embraer Legacy 500 is a super‑midsize jet, usually seating around 8–10, with a shorter range than the large‑cabin models but strong cabin width for its class. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin jet derived from the Legacy 600, typically configured for about 10–13 passengers and offering longer range than the Legacy 500 and generally comparable or better than the Falcon 2000 variants. The Gulfstream G280 is a super‑midsize jet, typically 8–10 passengers, known for long range for its class, often rivaling some larger‑cabin competitors. The Gulfstream G400 is a large‑cabin jet with higher typical seating (often 10–14) and the longest range of this group.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Legacy 500Embraer Legacy 650EGulfstream G280Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit22222—
DOC / nm$ 6.38$ 6.63$ 6.74$ 8.41$ 6.57—
Min Crew222224
Total Seats121210141012
ManufacturerDassault FalconDassault FalconEmbraerEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft Name2000LXS2000SLegacy 500Legacy 650EG280G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)415535403153398036004200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.83$ 0.84$ 0.70$ 0.82—
Max Cabin Seats101012191019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified—
Useful Load (lbs)182501825014837225101555030650
Standard Cabin Seats10109128—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073$ 3,150$ 3,141$ 3,860$ 3,168—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionHoneywell Primus EliteGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490490481458481539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,000$ 26,000,000$20,000,000$26,500,000$24,900,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit22222—
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—
Min Crew22222—
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNo—
Jump SeatNoNoNoNoNo—
Total Seats1212101410—
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats1010121910—
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.69.69.78.49.2—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats10109128—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2530025300271402165025000—
Connectivity——Gogo AVANCE L5———
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——6000—5800—
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes—
ModelPW308CPW308CHTF7500EAE3007A2HTF7250G—
TBO (hrs)70007000On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 15ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)70007000703690207624—
No. of Engines22222—
Fuel Burn (lbph)——14411901——
Fuel Capacity (gal)——1963———
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.466.468.186.566.9—
Wingspan (ft)70.270.266.569.563—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3—
Cabin Width (ft)7.77.76.86.96.9—
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.2666.3—
Cabin Length (ft)26.226.224.142.425.9—
Overall Height (ft)23.223.221.222.221.4—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241024————
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.34.75.25.4—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.117.121.330.317.7—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)13113445286154—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——110———