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Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Dassault Falcon 900lx

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS, Falcon 8X, and Falcon 900LX sit in different segments of the large-cabin business jet market, mainly separated by range and cabin size. The Falcon 2000LXS is best described as a “large-cabin, shorter long-range” jet: it typically carries about 8 to 10 passengers in executive configurations and offers an intercontinental-capable but more limited range, roughly around 4,000 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions. The Falcon 900LX is a step up into the long-range large-cabin category, commonly configured for about 10 to 14 passengers, and extends reach to roughly 4,750 nautical miles, making more city pairs nonstop while keeping strong short-field capability. The Falcon 8X is the flagship of the three for range, positioning itself as an ultra-long-range large-cabin aircraft: it often accommodates about 12 to 16 passengers and can fly approximately 6,450 nautical miles, enabling true global nonstop missions with more flexibility for winds and alternate requirements.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 8XDassault Falcon 900LX
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.38$ 7.66$ 7.57
Min Crew222
Total Seats121716
ManufacturerDassault FalconDassault FalconDassault Falcon
Aircraft Name2000LXS8X900LX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)415564504750
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.64$ 0.63
Max Cabin Seats101614
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)182503690022450
Standard Cabin Seats101414
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073$ 3,805$ 3,588
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490516498
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,000$ 62,500,000$44,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit232
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoYesNo
Total Seats121716
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats101614
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.610.29.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats101414
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)253002920025300
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)3900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW308CPW307DTFE731-60
TBO (hrs)7000On-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)700067225000
No. of Engines233
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.480.266.4
Wingspan (ft)70.286.370.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.77.77.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)26.242.733.2
Overall Height (ft)23.226.124.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)102416951264
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.36.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.129.223.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)131140127