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Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 8x

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS and Falcon 8X sit in different parts of the business-jet market. The Falcon 2000LXS is typically considered a large-cabin “super-midsize” business jet, optimized for efficient regional and transcontinental missions. The Falcon 8X is an ultra-long-range, large-cabin flagship designed for longer nonstop routes and higher-end intercontinental capability. In range, the Falcon 2000LXS is generally rated around 4,000 nautical miles (about 7,400 km), making it well suited for city pairs such as New York–London under favorable conditions. The Falcon 8X is generally rated around 6,450 nautical miles (about 11,950 km), enabling much longer nonstop missions such as New York–Dubai or Paris–Singapore, depending on winds, payload, and routing. For passenger capacity, both can be configured in various layouts, but the Falcon 2000LXS commonly seats about 8 to 10 passengers, while the Falcon 8X typically accommodates about 12 to 16 passengers, with more cabin volume and greater flexibility for zones, crew rest, and amenities.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 6.38$ 7.66
Min Crew22
Total Seats1217
ManufacturerDassault FalconDassault Falcon
Aircraft Name2000LXS8X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)41556450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats1016
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1825036900
Standard Cabin Seats1014
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,000$ 62,500,000
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
ModelPW308CPW307D
TBO (hrs)7000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)70006722
No. of Engines23
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.480.2
Wingspan (ft)70.286.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.77.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)26.242.7
Overall Height (ft)23.226.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241695
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.129.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)131140