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Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Gulfstream G400

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS sits in the large-cabin class but below the ultra-long-range tier, offering transcontinental capability with an approximate range around 4,000 nautical miles and typically seating about 8 to 10 passengers in a comfortable executive layout. The Dassault Falcon 900LX is a step up as a true long-range, large-cabin trijet, with an approximate range near 4,750 nautical miles and a typical passenger load of roughly 10 to 14, making it better suited to longer nonstop city pairs and slightly higher occupant counts. The Gulfstream G400, positioned in the large-cabin, long-range category, is designed to compete in the same general space as the Falcon 900LX, with an advertised range around 4,200 nautical miles and typical seating commonly in the 10 to 12 passenger range, emphasizing Gulfstream’s cabin comfort and speed profile. In short, the 2000LXS prioritizes efficiency and runway flexibility for slightly shorter missions, while the 900LX extends range and capacity, and the G400 targets a modern long-range large-cabin offering between them on range with broadly comparable passenger capacity.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 900LXGulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 6.38$ 7.57
Min Crew224
Total Seats121612
ManufacturerDassault FalconDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft Name2000LXS900LXG400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)415547504200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.63
Max Cabin Seats101419
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)182502245030650
Standard Cabin Seats1014
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073$ 3,588
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490498539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,000$44,000,00034500000
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