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Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Legacy 500 vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280

The Dassault Falcon 900LX is typically categorized as a large-cabin, long-range business jet, offering the longest reach of this group at about 4,750 nm and usually seating around 12–14 passengers (with higher-density layouts possible). The Gulfstream G280 sits in the super-midsize class, combining a spacious cabin for roughly 8–10 passengers with a long range near 3,600 nm. Embraer’s Praetor 600 is also a super-midsize jet, generally accommodating about 8–12 passengers and flying roughly 4,000 nm, making it notably strong on range for its category. The Embraer Legacy 500 is a midsize-to-super-midsize model (often described as midsize/super-midsize), commonly configured for about 8–10 passengers with a range around 3,100 nm. In short, Falcon 900LX leads on cabin size and range, Praetor 600 offers near-large-jet range in a super-midsize package, G280 balances cabin comfort with long missions, and Legacy 500 emphasizes midsize efficiency with solid capacity.

SpecDassault Falcon 900LXEmbraer Legacy 500Embraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 7.57$ 6.74$ 6.74$ 6.57
Min Crew2222
Total Seats16101010
ManufacturerDassault FalconEmbraerEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft Name900LXLegacy 500Praetor 600G280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4750315340183600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.63$ 0.84$ 0.84$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats14121210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)224501483715550
Standard Cabin Seats14988
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,588$ 3,141$ 3,141$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)498481542481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$44,000,000$20,000,000$20,995,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew2222
Crew RestNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNoNo
Total Seats16101010
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats14121210
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.69.79.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats14988
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25300271402714025000
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5Gogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)600058005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelTFE731-60HTF7500EHTF7500EHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)5000On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 18ISA + 18ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)5000703675287624
No. of Engines3222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1441
Fuel Capacity (gal)19631963
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.468.168.166.9
Wingspan (ft)70.266.570.563
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.86.86.9
Cabin Height (ft)6.2666.3
Cabin Length (ft)33.224.124.125.9
Overall Height (ft)24.821.22121.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1264
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.34.74.75.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)23.521.321.317.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1274545154
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110110