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.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Legacy 500 | Embraer Legacy 650E | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.38 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.74 | $ 8.41 | $ 6.57 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | 2000LXS | 2000S | Legacy 500 | Legacy 650E | G280 | G400 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 4155 | 3540 | 3153 | 3980 | 3600 | 4200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.82 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 10 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 18250 | 18250 | 14837 | 22510 | 15550 | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 8 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,073 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,860 | $ 3,168 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Honeywell Primus Elite | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 490 | 490 | 481 | 458 | 481 | 539 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $35,100,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $20,000,000 | $26,500,000 | $24,900,000 | 34500000 |
| 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 | 10 | 14 | 10 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 10 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 8.4 | 9.2 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 8 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25300 | 25300 | 27140 | 21650 | 25000 | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 6000 | — | 5800 | — |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | PW308C | PW308C | HTF7500E | AE3007A2 | HTF7250G | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 7000 | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7000 | 7000 | 7036 | 9020 | 7624 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 1441 | 1901 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 1963 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 66.4 | 66.4 | 68.1 | 86.5 | 66.9 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 70.2 | 70.2 | 66.5 | 69.5 | 63 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 | 6 | 6.3 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 26.2 | 26.2 | 24.1 | 42.4 | 25.9 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 23.2 | 23.2 | 21.2 | 22.2 | 21.4 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1024 | 1024 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 5.4 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.1 | 17.1 | 21.3 | 30.3 | 17.7 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 131 | 134 | 45 | 286 | 154 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 110 | — | — | — |