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Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400

The Dassault Falcon 2000S is best viewed as a spacious super‑midsize/light‑large cabin option: it typically seats about 8–10 passengers and offers roughly 3,300–3,500 nautical miles of range, emphasizing cabin volume and comfortable city‑pair flexibility. The Embraer Praetor 600 sits at the long‑range end of the super‑midsize class, usually configured for about 8–12 passengers, and delivers about 4,000+ nautical miles of range, making it notably strong for transcontinental and some transatlantic missions. The Gulfstream G280 is a super‑midsize jet with a premium cabin for about 8–10 passengers and a range around 3,600–3,900 nautical miles, often prized for speed, altitude capability, and efficient long legs in its category. The Gulfstream G400 moves up into the large‑cabin, long‑range segment: typical layouts are around 10–14 passengers (with higher maximums depending on certification and layout) and range is about 4,100+ nautical miles, prioritizing a bigger cabin and longer nonstop capability than the super‑midsize contenders.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit222—
DOC / nm$ 6.63$ 6.74$ 6.57—
Min Crew2224
Total Seats12101012
ManufacturerDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft Name2000SPraetor 600G280G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)3540401836004200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.83$ 0.84$ 0.82—
Max Cabin Seats10121019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified—
Useful Load (lbs)18250—1555030650
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)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490542481539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 26,000,000$20,995,000$24,900,00034500000
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—
Connectivity—Gogo 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——