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Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Gulfstream G650er

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is best viewed as a super-midsize/large-cabin option optimized for efficient regional and transcontinental missions. It typically offers seating for about 8 to 10 passengers and a range of roughly 4,000 nautical miles, making it well suited to routes such as U.S. coast-to-coast or many North Atlantic city pairs with favorable winds. The Dassault Falcon 900LX steps up into the long-range large-cabin category, adding more intercontinental reach and cabin volume. It commonly seats around 10 to 14 passengers and delivers about 4,750 nautical miles of range, enabling more demanding transoceanic trips with greater payload flexibility. The Gulfstream G650ER sits in the ultra-long-range flagship class, designed for the longest nonstop missions at high cruise speeds. Typical configurations accommodate about 11 to 18 passengers, and its range is approximately 7,500 nautical miles, supporting nonstop flights such as New York–Hong Kong or Los Angeles–Sydney under typical planning assumptions.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 900LXGulfstream G650ER
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.38$ 7.57$ 9.39
Min Crew224
Total Seats121614
ManufacturerDassault FalconDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft Name2000LXS900LXG650ER
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)415547507500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.63$ 0.78
Max Cabin Seats101419
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)182502245049500
Standard Cabin Seats101412
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073$ 3,588$ 4,844
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490498516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,000$44,000,000$60,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestNoNoYes
Jump SeatNoNoYes
Total Seats121614
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats101419
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.69.610.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats101412
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)253002530031900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW308CTFE731-60BR725 A1-12
TBO (hrs)70005000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)7000500016900
No. of Engines232
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.466.499.8
Wingspan (ft)70.270.299.6
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.77.78.2
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.5
Cabin Length (ft)26.233.246.9
Overall Height (ft)23.224.825.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241264
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.36.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.123.532.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)131127235