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Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 500

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is the most capable long-range option of the three, combining a large-cabin feel with transcontinental reach. It is typically positioned for longer missions at about 4,000 nautical miles of range, and it commonly seats around 8–10 passengers in a comfortable executive layout (with higher-density configurations possible). The Dassault Falcon 2000S is the shorter-range, performance-oriented sibling in the same Falcon 2000 family. It generally offers similar cabin cross-section and seating norms to the 2000LXS (often 8–10 passengers), but with less range, roughly around 3,350 nautical miles, making it better suited to regional and medium-length routes while retaining strong runway performance. The Embraer Praetor 500 is a super-midsize jet rather than a large-cabin jet, but it is highly competitive on range for its class. It typically offers about 3,340 nautical miles of range and usually seats about 8–9 passengers. Compared with the Falcon 2000s, it generally has a slightly smaller cabin, but strong efficiency and modern avionics.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 500
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.38$ 6.63$ 6.02
Min Crew222
Total Seats12129
ManufacturerDassault FalconDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft Name2000LXS2000SPraetor 500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)415535403340
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.83$ 0.86
Max Cabin Seats10109
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1825018250
Standard Cabin Seats10107
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073$ 3,150$ 2,779
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490490466
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,000$ 26,000,000$16,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats12129
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10109
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.69.69.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats10107
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)253002530027110
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW308CPW308CHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)70007000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)700070006540
No. of Engines222
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.466.464.6
Wingspan (ft)70.270.270.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.77.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26
Cabin Length (ft)26.226.220.6
Overall Height (ft)23.223.221.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241024
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.34.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.117.117.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)13113440
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110