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.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 7X | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.38 | $ 7.75 | $ 6.74 | $ 9.00 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 17 | 10 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | 2000LXS | 7X | Praetor 600 | G500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 4155 | 5950 | 4018 | 5200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.90 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 16 | 12 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 18250 | 33600 | — | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 14 | 8 | 10 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,073 | $ 3,850 | $ 3,141 | $ 4,644 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 490 | 516 | 542 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $35,100,000 | $53,800,000 | $20,995,000 | $47,500,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Total Seats | 12 | 17 | 10 | 12 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 16 | 12 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.6 | 10.2 | 9.7 | 10.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 14 | 8 | 10 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25300 | 29200 | 27140 | 31900 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | 5800 | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW308C | PW307A | HTF7500E | PW814GA |
| TBO (hrs) | 7000 | 7200 | On-Condition | 10000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7000 | 6402 | 7528 | 15144 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 66.4 | 76.7 | 68.1 | 91.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 70.2 | 86 | 70.5 | 86.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 7.7 | 6.8 | 7.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 | 6.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 26.2 | 39.1 | 24.1 | 41.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 23.2 | 25.7 | 21 | 25.5 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1024 | 1552 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.1 | 26.2 | 21.3 | 26.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 131 | 140 | 45 | 230 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 110 | — |