Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600
The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS and 2000S are super‑mid/large‑cabin twins aimed at comfortable transcontinental missions. The 2000LXS generally offers the longest reach of the two, roughly around 4,000 nm, while the 2000S is shorter‑range (about 3,300–3,500 nm) but still in the same cabin class. Typical passenger capacity is about 8–10, with layouts sometimes stretching higher. Embraer’s Phenom 100EV is a light/very light jet for short regional legs, roughly around 1,100–1,200 nm, typically seating 4–6 (often marketed up to about 7). The Phenom 300E is a light/super‑light jet with substantially more capability, around 1,900–2,000+ nm range and typically 6–9 seats depending on configuration. The Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 are super‑midsize jets positioned above the Phenoms. The Praetor 500 runs roughly around 3,300+ nm and the Praetor 600 about 4,000+ nm, with typical seating around 8–10. Overall, the lineup progresses from short‑range light (Phenom 100EV) to high‑performance light (300E) to true transcontinental super‑mids (Praetors), with the Falcon 2000s adding a larger, more “large‑cabin” feel.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Phenom 100EV | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.38 | $ 6.63 | $ 2.84 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | 2000LXS | 2000S | Phenom 100EV | Phenom 300E | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4155 | 3540 | 1,178 | 2,010 | 3340 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.71 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 18250 | 18250 | 3451 | 6914 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,073 | $ 3,150 | $ 1,152 | $ 1,758 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 490 | 490 | 406 | 464 | 466 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $35,100,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $4,250,000 | $9,650,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.6 | 9.6 | 8.3 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | No | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25300 | 25300 | 21280 | 25560 | 27110 | 27140 |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 5800 | 5800 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW308C | PW308C | PW617F1-E | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | 7000 | 7000 | 3500 | 5000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 8 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7000 | 7000 | 1730 | 3360 | 6540 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 543 | 757 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 66.4 | 66.4 | 42.1 | 51.2 | 64.6 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 70.2 | 70.2 | 40.4 | 52.16 | 70.5 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | 0.3 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 7.7 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 26.2 | 26.2 | 11 | 17.2 | 20.6 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 23.2 | 23.2 | 14.3 | 16.75 | 21.1 | 21 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1024 | 1024 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.1 | 17.1 | 9 | 14.8 | 17.4 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 131 | 134 | 10 | 10 | 40 | 45 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 60 | 74 | 110 | 110 |