Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Lineage 1000e vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G400
The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS sits in the large-cabin class, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers in a comfortable executive layout, with an intercontinental-capable range around 4,000 nautical miles. The Embraer Praetor 600 is a super-midsize jet, usually configured for roughly 8–12 passengers, and offers slightly longer reach for its class at about 4,000+ nautical miles, making it well suited to transcontinental missions with a smaller cabin footprint than the Falcon. The Embraer Lineage 1000E is an ultra-large/VIP airliner-derived business jet, often arranged for around 13–19 passengers (or more depending on configuration), prioritizing space and zones over speed and efficiency, with range typically in the mid–4,000 nautical mile class. The Gulfstream G400 is a large-cabin, long-range jet, commonly seating about 10–14 passengers, and is designed for longer missions than the Falcon/Praetor tier, with published range around 4,200 nautical miles. Overall, Lineage 1000E leads in cabin volume, G400 leads in long-range large-cabin capability, while Falcon 2000LXS and Praetor 600 balance range with smaller, more efficient cabins.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Embraer Lineage 1000E | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G400 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.38 | $ 11.68 | $ 6.74 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 19 | 10 | 12 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | 2000LXS | Lineage 1000E | Praetor 600 | G400 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 4155 | 4640 | 4018 | 4200 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.97 | $ 0.84 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 19 | 12 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 18250 | 50043 | — | 30650 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 16 | 8 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,073 | $ 5,827 | $ 3,141 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus Epic | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 490 | 470 | 542 | 539 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $35,100,000 | $51,250,000 | $20,995,000 | 34500000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 3 | 2 | — |
| Crew Rest | No | Yes | No | — |
| Jump Seat | No | Yes | No | — |
| Total Seats | 12 | 14 | 10 | — |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 19 | 12 | — |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.6 | 8.8 | 9.7 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 12 | 8 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25300 | 23190 | 27140 | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5800 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | PW308C | CF34-10 E7-B | HTF7500E | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7000 | 18500 | 7528 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 4184 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 66.4 | 119 | 68.1 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 70.2 | 94.2 | 70.5 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 8.8 | 6.8 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.6 | 6 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 26.2 | 76.6 | 24.1 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 23.2 | 34.7 | 21 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1024 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 8 | 4.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.1 | 67.2 | 21.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 131 | 323 | 45 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 120 | 110 | — |