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Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is best viewed as a large-cabin super‑midsize aircraft optimized for flexible mission profiles and short‑field capability, typically carrying about 8–10 passengers with a range around 4,000 nautical miles. The Embraer Praetor 600 sits in the super‑midsize category as well, usually configured for about 8–12 passengers, with a longer published range of roughly 4,018 nautical miles, making it notably strong for its size and cost class. Gulfstream’s G400 is a larger, long‑range large‑cabin jet positioned below the G500; it typically seats about 10–14 passengers and is designed for about 4,200 nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G500 is a higher‑performance large‑cabin, long‑range aircraft, generally accommodating about 10–19 passengers depending on layout, with an advertised range near 5,300 nautical miles. In short, Falcon 2000LXS and Praetor 600 compete closest on category and cabin size, while the G400 and especially the G500 step up in cabin class and mission length.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G400Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit22—2
DOC / nm$ 6.38$ 6.74—$ 9.00
Min Crew2244
Total Seats12101212
ManufacturerDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft Name2000LXSPraetor 600G400G500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—In Development
Max Range (nm)4155401842005200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.84—$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats10121919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED—Un-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)18250—3065030650
Standard Cabin Seats108—10
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073$ 3,141—$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490542539516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,000$20,995,00034500000$47,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit22—2
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22—4
Crew RestNoNo—No
Jump SeatNoNo—Yes
Total Seats1210—12
Galley LocationFWDFWD—FWD
Max Cabin Seats1012—19
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT—FWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.69.7—10.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley—Galley
Standard Cabin Seats108—10
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2530027140—31900
Connectivity—Gogo AVANCE L5——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—5800——
Engine
FADECYesYes—Yes
ModelPW308CHTF7500E—PW814GA
TBO (hrs)7000On-Condition—10000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18—ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)70007528—15144
No. of Engines22—2
Fuel Capacity (gal)—1963——
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.468.1—91.2
Wingspan (ft)70.270.5—86.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor—Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.8—7.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26—6.4
Cabin Length (ft)26.224.1—41.5
Overall Height (ft)23.221—25.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024———
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.34.7—6.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.121.3—26.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)13145—230
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—110——