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Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Praetor 500

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS and Embraer Praetor 500 sit in different business-jet categories, which shapes how they compare. The Falcon 2000LXS is typically considered a super-midsize to large-cabin business jet, emphasizing a wider, more spacious cabin and strong runway performance for airports with shorter or more challenging fields. The Praetor 500 is a super-midsize jet, generally optimized for efficiency and long legs in its class with a slightly smaller cabin footprint. On range, the Falcon 2000LXS is commonly quoted around 4,000 nautical miles, while the Praetor 500 is typically quoted around 3,300 nautical miles, giving the Dassault an advantage for longer nonstop city pairs or for retaining more range with reserves and payload. For passenger capacity, both are often configured for roughly 8 to 10 passengers in typical executive layouts. In practice, the Falcon 2000LXS usually offers more cabin volume and comfort for a similar headcount, whereas the Praetor 500 delivers a capable cabin with strong efficiency in a smaller airframe.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Praetor 500
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 6.38$ 6.02
Min Crew22
Total Seats129
ManufacturerDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft Name2000LXSPraetor 500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)41553340
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.86
Max Cabin Seats109
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)18250
Standard Cabin Seats107
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073$ 2,779
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490466
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,000$16,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats129
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats109
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.69.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats107
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2530027110
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW308CHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)7000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)70006540
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.464.6
Wingspan (ft)70.270.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)6.26
Cabin Length (ft)26.220.6
Overall Height (ft)23.221.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.34.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.117.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)13140
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110