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Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is typically positioned in the super‑midsize-to-large-cabin crossover category, offering a comfortable large-cabin feel with a published range around 4,000 nautical miles and seating that is commonly arranged for about 8 to 10 passengers (with higher-density layouts possible). The Gulfstream G280 is a super‑midsize jet, generally optimized for long missions in its class, with a published range around 3,600 nautical miles and typical seating for about 8 to 10 passengers. The Gulfstream G400 sits in the large‑cabin, long‑range segment and is notably more capable than both, with a published range around 4,200 nautical miles and a typical passenger load around 10 to 12 in standard configurations. In practical terms, the G280 emphasizes efficiency and performance in the super‑midsize bracket, the Falcon 2000LXS adds more cabin volume and comfort with similar transcontinental capability, and the G400 steps up to a true large-cabin experience with the best range and passenger-carrying flexibility of the three.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSGulfstream G280Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit22—
DOC / nm$ 6.38$ 6.57—
Min Crew224
Total Seats121012
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft Name2000LXSG280G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)415536004200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.82—
Max Cabin Seats101019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified—
Useful Load (lbs)182501555030650
Standard Cabin Seats108—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073$ 3,168—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490481539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,000$24,900,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit22—
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—
Min Crew22—
Crew RestNoNo—
Jump SeatNoNo—
Total Seats1210—
Galley LocationFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats1010—
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.69.2—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats108—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2530025000—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—5800—
Engine
FADECYesYes—
ModelPW308CHTF7250G—
TBO (hrs)7000On-Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)70007624—
No. of Engines22—
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.466.9—
Wingspan (ft)70.263—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.3—
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.9—
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.3—
Cabin Length (ft)26.225.9—
Overall Height (ft)23.221.4—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024——
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.35.4—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.117.7—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)131154—