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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)18250—30650
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—