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Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is typically positioned as a super-midsize-to-large-cabin option focused on efficient missions and strong runway performance, with a published range of about 4,000 nautical miles and a typical passenger load around 8 to 10, with maximum seating commonly cited up to 19 depending on layout. The Gulfstream G400 is a large-cabin aircraft aimed at longer nonstop city pairs, offering a published range of about 4,200 nautical miles and generally accommodating roughly 8 to 12 passengers in typical executive configurations. The Gulfstream G500 moves further into long-range large-cabin territory, with a published range around 5,300 nautical miles and similar typical seating of about 8 to 12, but with greater nonstop flexibility and margin for longer missions than the other two. In short, the Falcon 2000LXS emphasizes balanced capability and access, the G400 adds range and cabin capability, and the G500 leads this group on range while retaining a comparable core passenger profile.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSGulfstream G400Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit2—2
DOC / nm$ 6.38—$ 9.00
Min Crew244
Total Seats121212
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft Name2000LXSG400G500
CertificationFAA / EASA—In Development
Max Range (nm)415542005200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80—$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats101919
OEM VerificationVERIFIED—Un-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)182503065030650
Standard Cabin Seats10—10
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073—$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight DeckGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490539516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,00034500000$47,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit2—2
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing—2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2—4
Crew RestNo—No
Jump SeatNo—Yes
Total Seats12—12
Galley LocationFWD—FWD
Max Cabin Seats10—19
Lavatory LocationAFT—FWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.6—10.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalley—Galley
Standard Cabin Seats10—10
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25300—31900
Engine
FADECYes—Yes
ModelPW308C—PW814GA
TBO (hrs)7000—10000
Flat RatingISA + 15—ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)7000—15144
No. of Engines2—2
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.4—91.2
Wingspan (ft)70.2—86.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor—Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.7—7.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.2—6.4
Cabin Length (ft)26.2—41.5
Overall Height (ft)23.2—25.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024——
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3—6.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.1—26.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)131—230