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Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400

The Dassault Falcon 2000S is best viewed as a large-cabin, super-midsize business jet: it typically carries about 8 to 10 passengers and offers an approximate range around 3,300 to 3,350 nautical miles, making it well suited to transcontinental U.S. missions and many North Atlantic city pairs with favorable winds and payload. The Gulfstream G280 sits in the super-midsize category but emphasizes speed and range efficiency: it generally accommodates about 8 to 10 passengers and is typically quoted around 3,600 nautical miles of range, giving it an edge over the 2000S for longer nonstop legs while remaining in a similar passenger bracket. The Gulfstream G400 steps up into the large-cabin, long-range class: it’s commonly configured for roughly 10 to 12 passengers and is marketed with about 4,200 nautical miles of range, positioning it for longer intercontinental missions than either the Falcon 2000S or G280, with more cabin volume and comfort for extended flights.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000SGulfstream G280Gulfstream G400
Summary
Cockpit22—
DOC / nm$ 6.63$ 6.57—
Min Crew224
Total Seats121012
ManufacturerDassault FalconGulfstreamGulfstream
Aircraft Name2000SG280G400
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)354036004200
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.83$ 0.82—
Max Cabin Seats101019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified—
Useful Load (lbs)182501555030650
Standard Cabin Seats108—
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,150$ 3,168—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490481539
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 26,000,000$24,900,00034500000
Cabin
Cockpit22—
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—
Min Crew22—
Crew RestNoNo—
Jump SeatNoNo—
Total Seats1210—
Galley LocationFWDFWD—
Max Cabin Seats1010—
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT—
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.69.2—
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley—
Standard Cabin Seats108—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2530025000—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—5800—
Engine
FADECYesYes—
ModelPW308CHTF7250G—
TBO (hrs)7000On-Condition—
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 17—
Thrust (lbs)70007624—
No. of Engines22—
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.466.9—
Wingspan (ft)70.263—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.3—
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.9—
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.3—
Cabin Length (ft)26.225.9—
Overall Height (ft)23.221.4—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024——
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.35.4—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.117.7—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)134154—