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Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Gulfstream G280"

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS and Gulfstream G280 are typically viewed as super-midsize business jets, while the Dassault Falcon 900LX is a larger, long-range heavy jet. In range, the Falcon 900LX leads, designed for true intercontinental missions and commonly cited around 4,750 nautical miles, enabling many nonstop transoceanic city pairs. The Falcon 2000LXS follows as a long-range super-midsize, commonly listed around 4,000 nautical miles, suitable for many transcontinental and some North Atlantic routes with favorable conditions. The Gulfstream G280 is also long-legged for its class, generally around 3,600 nautical miles, strong for U.S. coast-to-coast and many medium-long international missions. For passenger capacity, all three are often configured for about 8 to 10 passengers in typical executive layouts, but the Falcon 900LX’s larger cabin more comfortably supports higher-density seating and longer-duration comfort, sometimes arranged for 12 to 14, whereas the 2000LXS and G280 more commonly stay in the 8 to 10 range for optimal space and amenities.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 900LX
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 6.38$ 7.57
Min Crew22
Total Seats1216
ManufacturerDassault FalconDassault Falcon
Aircraft Name2000LXS900LX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)41554750
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.63
Max Cabin Seats1014
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1825022450
Standard Cabin Seats1014
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073$ 3,588
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490498
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,000$44,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats1216
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1014
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.69.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1014
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2530025300
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW308CTFE731-60
TBO (hrs)70005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)70005000
No. of Engines23
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.466.4
Wingspan (ft)70.270.2
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.77.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)26.233.2
Overall Height (ft)23.224.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241264
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.123.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)131127