Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx
The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a “large-cabin, super-midsize” business jet aimed at efficient regional and transcontinental missions, offering roughly 4,000 nautical miles of range (about 7,400 km) and typically seating 8–10 passengers in a standard executive layout. The Falcon 900LX steps up into the long-range large-cabin category with about 4,750 nautical miles (about 8,800 km) and usually 10–14 passengers, with the added operational flexibility of three engines. The Falcon 7X is an ultra-long-range large-cabin trijet, designed for longer nonstop city pairs, at about 5,950 nautical miles (about 11,000 km) and commonly 10–16 passengers depending on configuration. The Falcon 6X is a newer ultra-long-range large-cabin twin, emphasizing a very wide and tall cabin, with about 5,500 nautical miles (about 10,200 km) and typically 10–16 passengers. In short, range and cabin space generally increase from 2000LXS to 900LX, then to 6X and 7X, while typical passenger counts overlap but trend higher in the larger, longer-range models.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 6X | Dassault Falcon 7X | Dassault Falcon 900LX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.38 | $ 7.74 | $ 7.75 | $ 7.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | 2000LXS | 6X | 7X | 900LX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4155 | 5500 | 5950 | 4750 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.63 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 18250 | — | 33600 | 22450 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,073 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,588 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 490 | 516 | 516 | 498 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $35,100,000 | $49,500,000 | $53,800,000 | $44,000,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Total Seats | 12 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.6 | 10.2 | 10.2 | 9.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25300 | 29200 | 29200 | 25300 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | 3900 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW308C | PW812D | PW307A | TFE731-60 |
| TBO (hrs) | 7000 | 5000 | 7200 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7000 | 14000 | 6402 | 5000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 66.4 | 84.3 | 76.7 | 66.4 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 70.2 | 85.1 | 86 | 70.2 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 8.5 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 26.2 | 40.4 | 39.1 | 33.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 23.2 | 24.5 | 25.7 | 24.8 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1024 | 1843 | 1552 | 1264 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.1 | 27.5 | 26.2 | 23.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 131 | 140 | 140 | 127 |