Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx
The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is a super-midsize business jet, typically seating about 8 to 10 passengers, and is built for longer nonstop missions in the roughly 4,000‑nautical‑mile class, making it the most “large-cabin, long-leg” option in this group. The Embraer Praetor 600 is also a super-midsize jet, generally configured for 8 to 12 passengers, with transatlantic-capable range in the roughly 4,000‑nautical‑mile class, placing it close to the Falcon in mission length but in a slightly different cabin and performance trade space. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet, commonly carrying 6 to 8 passengers, optimized for efficiency and speed on shorter routes, with range around the 2,000‑nautical‑mile class. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop, usually seating 6 to 9 passengers (and adaptable for more utility-focused layouts), with range around the 1,500‑ to 1,800‑nautical‑mile class; it trades jet speed for lower operating costs and strong access to shorter or less improved runways.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Embraer Phenom 300E | Embraer Praetor 600 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.38 | $ 3.88 | $ 6.74 | $ 2.78 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | 2000LXS | Phenom 300E | Praetor 600 | PC-12 NGX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4155 | 2,010 | 4018 | 1803 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.46 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 18250 | 6914 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,073 | $ 1,758 | $ 3,141 | $ 793 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 490 | 464 | 542 | 290 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $35,100,000 | $9,650,000 | $20,995,000 | $5,350,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | Optional |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | — |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | — |
| Total Seats | 12 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 12 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.6 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 5.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25300 | 25560 | 27140 | 13100 |
| Connectivity | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5800 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW308C | Canada PW535E1 | HTF7500E | PT6E-67XP |
| TBO (hrs) | 7000 | 5000 | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 35 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7000 | 3360 | 7528 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 757 | — | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Horsepower | — | — | — | 1200 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | 402 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 66.4 | 51.2 | 68.1 | 47.25 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 70.2 | 52.16 | 70.5 | 53.33 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 5.1 | 6.8 | 5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 4.9 | 6 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 26.2 | 17.2 | 24.1 | 16.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 23.2 | 16.75 | 21 | 14 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1024 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 4.25 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.1 | 14.8 | 21.3 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 131 | 10 | 45 | 40 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 74 | 110 | — |