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Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G500

The Dassault Falcon 2000S sits in the super‑midsize/large‑cabin crossover category, prioritizing cabin width and short‑field capability over maximum distance. Its range is roughly in the mid‑3,000‑nautical‑mile class, making it well suited to transcontinental U.S. missions and many North Atlantic routings with favorable winds, and it typically carries about 8 to 10 passengers in a comfortable executive layout. The Embraer Praetor 600 is a modern super‑midsize jet optimized for longer legs in its class, with an approximate range around 4,000 nautical miles. It commonly seats 8 to 12 passengers, and it tends to offer strong value for missions that push beyond standard coast‑to‑coast distances while keeping operating scale closer to super‑midsize economics. The Gulfstream G500 is a large‑cabin, long‑range aircraft, generally offering the greatest range of the three at roughly 5,000+ nautical miles, along with the most spacious cabin experience. Typical passenger loads are about 10 to 14, and it is better aligned with frequent international missions and longer nonstop city pairs.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.63$ 6.74$ 9.00
Min Crew224
Total Seats121012
ManufacturerDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft Name2000SPraetor 600G500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)354040185200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.83$ 0.84$ 0.90
Max Cabin Seats101219
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1825030650
Standard Cabin Seats10810
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,150$ 3,141$ 4,644
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490542516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 26,000,000$20,995,000$47,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoYes
Total Seats121012
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats101219
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.69.710.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats10810
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)253002714031900
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW308CHTF7500EPW814GA
TBO (hrs)7000On-Condition10000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)7000752815144
No. of Engines222
Fuel Capacity (gal)1963
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.468.191.2
Wingspan (ft)70.270.586.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.87.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.266.4
Cabin Length (ft)26.224.141.5
Overall Height (ft)23.22125.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.34.76.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.121.326.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)13445230
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110