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Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 7x vs Gulfstream G400

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is best viewed as a large-cabin, shorter-to-mid range business jet, optimized for efficient operations and strong runway performance. Its typical passenger load is around 8–10, with maximum seating generally up to about 19 depending on configuration, and its range is roughly 4,000 nautical miles class, suitable for transcontinental U.S. and many North Atlantic city pairs with appropriate planning. The Dassault Falcon 7X moves into the ultra-long-range category. It commonly carries about 12–14 passengers (with maximum layouts higher depending on seat density) and is built for intercontinental missions, with a published range around 5,950 nautical miles, enabling nonstop capability on many long-haul routes. The Gulfstream G400 sits in the large-cabin, long-range segment between these two. It is aimed at global-range missions beyond typical large-cabin aircraft but below the top ultra-long-range tier, with a stated range around 4,200 nautical miles and typical seating in the roughly 10–12 passenger range, though configurations vary.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 7XGulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit23—
DOC / nm$ 6.38$ 7.75—
Min Crew224
Total Seats121712
ManufacturerDassault FalconDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft Name2000LXS7XG400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)415559504200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.65—
Max Cabin Seats101619
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED—
Useful Load (lbs)182503360030650
Standard Cabin Seats1014—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073$ 3,850—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490516539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,000$53,800,00034500000
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—
ModelPW308CPW307A—
TBO (hrs)70007200—
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)70006402—
No. of Engines23—
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.476.7—
Wingspan (ft)70.286—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor——
Cabin Width (ft)7.77.7—
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.2—
Cabin Length (ft)26.239.1—
Overall Height (ft)23.225.7—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241552—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.3—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.126.2—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)131140—