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Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Legacy 650e vs Embraer Praetor 600

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS, Embraer Legacy 650E, and Embraer Praetor 600 all sit in the large-cabin business jet space, but they emphasize different strengths. The Falcon 2000LXS is typically positioned as a super-midsize to “large-cabin light” jet, combining a wide, comfortable cabin with strong runway performance; its range is roughly in the low-to-mid 4,000 nautical mile class, and it usually carries about 8 to 10 passengers in typical executive layouts (with higher maximum seating possible). The Legacy 650E is a traditional large-cabin jet with a longer fuselage and three-zone-style comfort; it generally offers similar or slightly greater range than the Falcon (around the 3,900 to 4,000+ nautical mile class depending on assumptions) and commonly seats 10 to 13 passengers in corporate configurations. The Praetor 600 is a modern super-midsize jet, typically offering the longest range of the three at about 4,000+ nautical miles, with a smaller cabin than the Legacy 650E but efficient seating for roughly 8 to 10 passengers.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Legacy 650EEmbraer Praetor 600
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.38$ 8.41$ 6.74
Min Crew222
Total Seats121410
ManufacturerDassault FalconEmbraerEmbraer
Aircraft Name2000LXSLegacy 650EPraetor 600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)415539804018
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.70$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats101912
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1825022510
Standard Cabin Seats10128
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073$ 3,860$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EliteRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490458542
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,000$26,500,000$20,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats121410
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats101912
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.68.49.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats10128
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)253002165027140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW308CAE3007A2HTF7500E
TBO (hrs)7000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)700090207528
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1901
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.486.568.1
Wingspan (ft)70.269.570.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.96.8
Cabin Height (ft)6.266
Cabin Length (ft)26.242.424.1
Overall Height (ft)23.222.221
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.35.24.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.130.321.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)13128645
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110