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Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280

The Dassault Falcon 2000S, Embraer Praetor 600, and Gulfstream G280 all sit in the “super-midsize to large-cabin” business jet space, but they emphasize different priorities. The Falcon 2000S is best viewed as an entry large-cabin jet, offering a wider, more spacious cabin feel and typically seating about 8 to 10 passengers, with range around 3,300 nautical miles. The Praetor 600 is a modern super-midsize with strong efficiency and high-end cabin tech; it commonly carries 8 to 12 passengers and delivers roughly 4,000 nautical miles of range, often making it the longest-legged of the three. The Gulfstream G280 is also a super-midsize, known for speed and a refined Gulfstream cabin experience; it usually seats 8 to 10 passengers and offers about 3,600 to 3,900 nautical miles of range depending on configuration and reserves. In practical terms, the Falcon 2000S favors cabin volume, the Praetor 600 favors range and value, and the G280 balances performance with premium fit and finish.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.63$ 6.74$ 6.57
Min Crew222
Total Seats121010
ManufacturerDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft Name2000SPraetor 600G280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)354040183600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.83$ 0.84$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats101210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1825015550
Standard Cabin Seats1088
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,150$ 3,141$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490542481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 26,000,000$20,995,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats121010
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats101210
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.69.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1088
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)253002714025000
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)58005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW308CHTF7500EHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)7000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)700075287624
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.468.166.9
Wingspan (ft)70.270.563
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.86.9
Cabin Height (ft)6.266.3
Cabin Length (ft)26.224.125.9
Overall Height (ft)23.22121.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.34.75.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.121.317.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)13445154
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110