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Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Gulfstream G400 vs Gulfstream G500"

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is typically positioned as a super-midsize jet optimized for efficient missions in the roughly 4,000‑nautical‑mile class, generally seating about 8 to 10 passengers in a comfortable executive layout. The Gulfstream G400 and Gulfstream G500 sit in the large-cabin segment, with longer reach and larger cabins than the 2000LXS; the G400 is generally aimed at the mid‑to‑upper 4,000‑nautical‑mile range class and commonly configured around 10 to 12 passengers, while the G500 steps up further in capability, commonly around the low‑to‑mid 5,000‑nautical‑mile range class with typical seating also around 10 to 14 depending on layout. In practical terms, the 2000LXS emphasizes a balanced mix of operating economics and runway flexibility for transcontinental-style trips, whereas the G400 and especially the G500 are oriented toward longer nonstop city pairs, higher cruise performance, and more spacious large-cabin comfort, with the G500 generally offering the greatest range and mission flexibility of the three.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSGulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit2—
DOC / nm$ 6.38—
Min Crew24
Total Seats1212
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstream
Aircraft Name2000LXSG400
CertificationFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)41554200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80—
Max Cabin Seats1019
OEM VerificationVERIFIED—
Useful Load (lbs)1825030650
Standard Cabin Seats10—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit2—
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing—
Min Crew2—
Crew RestNo—
Jump SeatNo—
Total Seats12—
Galley LocationFWD—
Max Cabin Seats10—
Lavatory LocationAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.6—
Galley / RefreshmentGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats10—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25300—
Engine
FADECYes—
ModelPW308C—
TBO (hrs)7000—
Flat RatingISA + 15—
Thrust (lbs)7000—
No. of Engines2—
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.4—
Wingspan (ft)70.2—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor—
Cabin Width (ft)7.7—
Cabin Height (ft)6.2—
Cabin Length (ft)26.2—
Overall Height (ft)23.2—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.1—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)131—