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Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600

All four are super-midsize business jets, but they separate mainly by range and cabin scale. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS and 2000S are the larger-cabin options in this group, typically configured for about 8–10 passengers and valued for comfort and airport performance; the 2000LXS offers longer legs at roughly 4,000 nautical miles, while the 2000S trades some reach (about 3,350 nautical miles) for a generally lower acquisition/operating footprint. Embraer’s Praetor 500 is also a super-midsize jet, commonly seating around 8–9 passengers, with a range near 3,340 nautical miles, aligning closely with the Falcon 2000S on distance but in a slightly smaller cabin. The Praetor 600 sits at the top of Embraer’s pair, still super-midsize, usually 8–10 passengers, and delivers the longest range of the four at about 4,018 nautical miles, broadly comparable to (and slightly above) the Falcon 2000LXS in typical published figures. Actual range and seating vary by configuration and payload.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 500Embraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.38$ 6.63$ 6.02$ 6.74
Min Crew2222
Total Seats1212910
ManufacturerDassault FalconDassault FalconEmbraerEmbraer
Aircraft Name2000LXS2000SPraetor 500Praetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4155354033404018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.83$ 0.86$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats1010912
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1825018250
Standard Cabin Seats101078
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073$ 3,150$ 2,779$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490490466542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,000$ 26,000,000$16,995,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats1212910
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1010912
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.69.69.79.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats101078
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25300253002711027140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)58005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW308CPW308CHTF7500EHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)70007000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)7000700065407528
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.466.464.668.1
Wingspan (ft)70.270.270.570.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.77.76.96.8
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.266
Cabin Length (ft)26.226.220.624.1
Overall Height (ft)23.223.221.121
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241024
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.34.74.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.117.117.421.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1311344045
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110110