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.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.38 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | 2000LXS | 2000S | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4155 | 3540 | 3340 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 18250 | 18250 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,073 | $ 3,150 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 490 | 490 | 466 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $35,100,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 9 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25300 | 25300 | 27110 | 27140 |
| Connectivity | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5800 | 5800 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW308C | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | 7000 | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7000 | 7000 | 6540 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 66.4 | 66.4 | 64.6 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 70.2 | 70.2 | 70.5 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 7.7 | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 26.2 | 26.2 | 20.6 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 23.2 | 23.2 | 21.1 | 21 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1024 | 1024 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.1 | 17.1 | 17.4 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 131 | 134 | 40 | 45 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 110 | 110 |