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Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Legacy 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280

The Dassault Falcon 2000S is best viewed as a larger-cabin “super-midsize/light large-cabin” option, typically seating about 8–10 passengers, with range around 3,300–3,500 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions. Embraer’s Legacy 500 is a super-midsize jet, usually configured for about 8–10 passengers, with roughly 3,100–3,200 nautical miles of range. The Embraer Praetor 600 is an updated, longer-legged super-midsize, commonly seating 8–12, and stretches range to about 4,000–4,100 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G280 also sits in the super-midsize class, often arranged for about 8–10 passengers, and offers roughly 3,600–3,700 nautical miles of range. In practical terms, the Legacy 500 emphasizes cabin comfort in the core super-midsize mission, the G280 and Falcon 2000S add more reach (with the Falcon also offering a larger cabin feel), and the Praetor 600 leads this group on published range while keeping a super-midsize footprint.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Legacy 500Embraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 6.63$ 6.74$ 6.74$ 6.57
Min Crew2222
Total Seats12101010
ManufacturerDassault FalconEmbraerEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft Name2000SLegacy 500Praetor 600G280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3540315340183600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.83$ 0.84$ 0.84$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats10121210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)182501483715550
Standard Cabin Seats10988
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,150$ 3,141$ 3,141$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490481542481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 26,000,000$20,000,000$20,995,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats12101010
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10121210
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.69.79.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats10988
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25300271402714025000
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)600058005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPW308CHTF7500EHTF7500EHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)7000On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 18ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)7000703675287624
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1441
Fuel Capacity (gal)19631963
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.468.168.166.9
Wingspan (ft)70.266.570.563
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.86.86.9
Cabin Height (ft)6.2666.3
Cabin Length (ft)26.224.124.125.9
Overall Height (ft)23.221.22121.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.34.74.75.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.121.321.317.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1344545154
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110110