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Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Legacy 500

The Dassault Falcon 2000S and Embraer Legacy 500 sit in different business-jet categories, which shapes how they compare. The Falcon 2000S is typically considered a super-midsize (often marketed toward large-cabin capability), while the Legacy 500 is a super-midsize jet with a slightly smaller overall cabin footprint. In range, the Falcon 2000S generally edges ahead, commonly cited at around 4,000 nautical miles, versus roughly 3,100–3,200 nautical miles for the Legacy 500, meaning the Dassault is better suited to longer nonstop missions. Passenger capacity is broadly similar in practical use: both are commonly configured for about 8 to 10 passengers, with maximum certified seating higher depending on layout, but real-world executive configurations tend to be comparable. Overall, the Falcon 2000S is the stronger choice when longer legs and a larger-cabin feel are priorities, while the Legacy 500 competes strongly in the super-midsize segment for missions where ultimate range is less critical.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Legacy 500
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 6.63$ 6.74
Min Crew22
Total Seats1210
ManufacturerDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft Name2000SLegacy 500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)35403153
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.83$ 0.84
Max Cabin Seats1012
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1825014837
Standard Cabin Seats109
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,150$ 3,141
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 26,000,000$20,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats1210
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1012
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.69.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats109
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2530027140
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6000
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPW308CHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)7000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)70007036
No. of Engines22
Fuel Burn (lbph)1441
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.468.1
Wingspan (ft)70.266.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.8
Cabin Height (ft)6.26
Cabin Length (ft)26.224.1
Overall Height (ft)23.221.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.34.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.121.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)13445
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110