Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280
The Dassault Falcon 2000S and Gulfstream G280 sit in the super‑midsize to large‑cabin transition, while Embraer’s Praetor 500 and 600 are modern super‑midsize jets. In range, the Falcon 2000S is typically around 3,350 nautical miles, suitable for many U.S. transcontinental missions and some North Atlantic city pairs with favorable winds. The Praetor 500 is similar at roughly 3,340 nautical miles. The Praetor 600 steps up to about 4,018 nautical miles, enabling more consistent transatlantic capability. The G280 is also in that longer‑leg class at about 3,600 nautical miles, often positioned as a strong transatlantic performer for its segment. For passenger capacity, all are commonly configured for about 8 to 10 passengers, but typical cabin layouts differ: the Praetor 500 and 600 usually seat 8–9 in standard executive configurations; the G280 often seats around 8–10; and the Falcon 2000S, with a larger cabin cross‑section, is frequently arranged for 8–10 with more space flexibility and higher maximum seating if configured densely.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Praetor 500 | Embraer Praetor 600 | Gulfstream G280 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.63 | $ 6.02 | $ 6.74 | $ 6.57 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Embraer | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | 2000S | Praetor 500 | Praetor 600 | G280 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 3540 | 3340 | 4018 | 3600 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.83 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.84 | $ 0.82 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 18250 | — | — | 15550 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,150 | $ 2,779 | $ 3,141 | $ 3,168 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 490 | 466 | 542 | 481 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $ 26,000,000 | $16,995,000 | $20,995,000 | $24,900,000 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25300 | 27110 | 27140 | 25000 |
| Connectivity | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 5800 | 5800 | 5800 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW308C | HTF7500E | HTF7500E | HTF7250G |
| TBO (hrs) | 7000 | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 18 | ISA + 17 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7000 | 6540 | 7528 | 7624 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 1963 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 66.4 | 64.6 | 68.1 | 66.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 70.2 | 70.5 | 70.5 | 63 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6 | 6 | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 26.2 | 20.6 | 24.1 | 25.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 23.2 | 21.1 | 21 | 21.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1024 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.1 | 17.4 | 21.3 | 17.7 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 134 | 40 | 45 | 154 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 110 | 110 | — |