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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