Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx
All five are long-range business jets, but they span different cabin sizes and mission profiles. The Falcon 2000LXS is the “large-cabin, shorter long-range” option, typically seating about 8–10 passengers with roughly 4,000 nautical miles of range, making it well suited to transcontinental U.S. and many transatlantic pairings. The Falcon 900LX is a step up in cabin volume and fuel, commonly configured for 10–12 passengers and about 4,750 nm, giving more consistent North Atlantic capability with strong runway performance. The Falcon 7X and 8X are true ultra-long-range flagships with three-engine reliability and intercontinental reach. The 7X generally carries about 10–14 passengers and flies around 5,950 nm. The 8X extends that concept with improved efficiency, typically 12–16 passengers and about 6,450 nm, enabling more nonstop city pairs and payload flexibility. The Falcon 6X is the newer large-cabin, long-range twin, emphasizing cabin comfort (notably height and width) with about 5,500 nm of range and typical seating around 10–16 passengers, positioned between the 900LX and 8X in reach while offering a very spacious cabin.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 6X | Dassault Falcon 7X | Dassault Falcon 8X | Dassault Falcon 900LX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.38 | $ 7.74 | $ 7.75 | $ 7.66 | $ 7.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | 2000LXS | 6X | 7X | 8X | 900LX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4155 | 5500 | 5950 | 6450 | 4750 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.63 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 18250 | — | 33600 | 36900 | 22450 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,073 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,805 | $ 3,588 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 490 | 516 | 516 | 516 | 498 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $35,100,000 | $49,500,000 | $53,800,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $44,000,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Total Seats | 12 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.6 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 9.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25300 | 29200 | 29200 | 29200 | 25300 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | 3900 | 3900 | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW308C | PW812D | PW307A | PW307D | TFE731-60 |
| TBO (hrs) | 7000 | 5000 | 7200 | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7000 | 14000 | 6402 | 6722 | 5000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 66.4 | 84.3 | 76.7 | 80.2 | 66.4 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 70.2 | 85.1 | 86 | 86.3 | 70.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 8.5 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 26.2 | 40.4 | 39.1 | 42.7 | 33.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 23.2 | 24.5 | 25.7 | 26.1 | 24.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1024 | 1843 | 1552 | 1695 | 1264 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.1 | 27.5 | 26.2 | 29.2 | 23.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 131 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 127 |