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Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G500

These four aircraft span the large-cabin business jet market but differ in mission focus. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is typically positioned as a large-cabin, shorter-to-mid-range jet optimized for efficient missions and strong short-field capability, with a usual passenger load around 8–10 and a range of roughly 4,000 nautical miles. The Embraer Praetor 600 is generally categorized as a super-midsize jet, commonly carrying about 8–12 passengers, and offers transatlantic-capable range for its class at about 4,000 nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 7X is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin trijet, typically configured for about 10–14 passengers, with intercontinental reach around 5,900–6,000 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G500 sits in the large-cabin, long-range category, usually carrying about 10–14 passengers, with range in the mid-5,000-nautical-mile class (about 5,200–5,300). In short, Praetor 600 and 2000LXS emphasize efficiency and flexibility around the 4,000-nm mark, while 7X and G500 step up to longer-range, bigger-cabin global missions.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 7XEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit2322
DOC / nm$ 6.38$ 7.75$ 6.74$ 9.00
Min Crew2224
Total Seats12171012
ManufacturerDassault FalconDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft Name2000LXS7XPraetor 600G500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)4155595040185200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.65$ 0.84$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats10161219
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)182503360030650
Standard Cabin Seats1014810
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073$ 3,850$ 3,141$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490516542516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,000$53,800,000$20,995,000$47,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit2322
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2224
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoYesNoYes
Total Seats12171012
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10161219
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.610.29.710.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1014810
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25300292002714031900
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)39005800
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW308CPW307AHTF7500EPW814GA
TBO (hrs)70007200On-Condition10000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 18ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)70006402752815144
No. of Engines2322
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.476.768.191.2
Wingspan (ft)70.28670.586.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.77.76.87.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.266.4
Cabin Length (ft)26.239.124.141.5
Overall Height (ft)23.225.72125.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241552
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.34.76.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.126.221.326.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)13114045230
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110