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Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G400

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is typically positioned as a large-cabin business jet, emphasizing cabin comfort and runway versatility. Its range is commonly cited around 4,000 nautical miles class, and it generally accommodates about 8 to 10 passengers in typical executive layouts, with higher-density seating possible depending on configuration. The Embraer Praetor 600 is usually categorized as a super-midsize jet. It offers long reach for its class, roughly in the 4,000-nautical-mile class as well, and most often seats about 8 to 12 passengers depending on cabin plan, with a slightly smaller cabin than the Falcon 2000LXS but strong efficiency and technology for the category. The Gulfstream G400 is positioned as a large-cabin, long-range jet above the other two in capability. Its range is generally cited in the mid‑4,000 to near‑5,000 nautical mile class, and it typically carries around 10 to 14 passengers in standard layouts. Overall, Praetor 600 leads the super-midsize segment, Falcon 2000LXS offers a roomy large-cabin experience with strong field performance, and G400 targets longer missions with a larger premium cabin.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 6.38$ 6.74
Min Crew224
Total Seats121012
ManufacturerDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft Name2000LXSPraetor 600G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)415540184200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats101219
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1825030650
Standard Cabin Seats108
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490542539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,000$20,995,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats1210
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1012
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.69.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats108
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2530027140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW308CHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)7000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)70007528
No. of Engines22
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.468.1
Wingspan (ft)70.270.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.8
Cabin Height (ft)6.26
Cabin Length (ft)26.224.1
Overall Height (ft)23.221
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.34.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.121.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)13145
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110