Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Dassault Falcon 6x vs Dassault Falcon 8x
The Dassault Falcon 2000S sits in the “super-midsize” category, designed for shorter intercontinental missions and efficient operations into more constrained airports. It typically accommodates about 8–10 passengers in a comfortable layout and offers an approximate range around 4,000 nautical miles, making it well suited for transcontinental U.S. flying and many North Atlantic pairings depending on winds and payload. The Dassault Falcon 6X is a “large-cabin” jet positioned above the 2000S, emphasizing a wider, taller cabin and longer legs. It commonly carries roughly 10–16 passengers and delivers about 5,500 nautical miles of range, enabling more nonstop city pairs across the Atlantic and deeper reach into Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a “ultra-long-range” flagship, offering the longest reach of the three. It typically seats about 12–16 passengers and provides around 6,450 nautical miles of range, supporting many true intercontinental nonstop missions with greater routing flexibility.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Dassault Falcon 6X | Dassault Falcon 8X |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.63 | $ 7.74 | $ 7.66 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 17 | 17 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | 2000S | 6X | 8X |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3540 | 5500 | 6450 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.83 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.64 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 16 | 16 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 18250 | — | 36900 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 14 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,150 | $ 3,845 | $ 3,805 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy III | Honeywell Primus EASy II |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 490 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 26,000,000 | $49,500,000 | $ 62,500,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 12 | 17 | 17 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 16 | 16 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.6 | 10.2 | 10.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 14 | 14 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25300 | 29200 | 29200 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | 3900 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW308C | PW812D | PW307D |
| TBO (hrs) | 7000 | 5000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7000 | 14000 | 6722 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 66.4 | 84.3 | 80.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 70.2 | 85.1 | 86.3 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 8.5 | 7.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 26.2 | 40.4 | 42.7 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 23.2 | 24.5 | 26.1 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1024 | 1843 | 1695 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.1 | 27.5 | 29.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 134 | 140 | 140 |