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Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Gulfstream G400

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is best viewed as a super‑midsize business jet optimized for efficient regional-to-intercontinental missions. It typically seats around 8–10 passengers in a standard executive layout (with higher-density options available) and offers a range of roughly 4,000 nautical miles, making it well suited to transcontinental U.S. flying and many North Atlantic pairings with favorable conditions. The Dassault Falcon 6X steps up into the large‑cabin class with a noticeably wider, taller cabin and more long‑range capability. It commonly accommodates about 12–16 passengers depending on configuration and is designed for approximately 5,500 nautical miles of range, supporting longer nonstop intercontinental city pairs. The Gulfstream G400 also competes in the large‑cabin segment, positioned between super‑midsize and ultra‑long‑range offerings but with a strong emphasis on cabin comfort and speed. Typical seating is about 12–16 passengers, and its published range is about 4,200 nautical miles, prioritizing high-end large‑cabin travel on medium-to-long routes rather than the longest global missions.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 6XGulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit23
DOC / nm$ 6.38$ 7.74
Min Crew224
Total Seats121712
ManufacturerDassault FalconDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft Name2000LXS6XG400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)415555004200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats101619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1825030650
Standard Cabin Seats1014
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073$ 3,845
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490516539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,000$49,500,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit23
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoYes
Total Seats1217
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1016
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.610.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1014
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2530029200
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW308CPW812D
TBO (hrs)70005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)700014000
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.484.3
Wingspan (ft)70.285.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.78.5
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.5
Cabin Length (ft)26.240.4
Overall Height (ft)23.224.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241843
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.127.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)131140