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Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Legacy 650e

The Dassault Falcon 900LX and Embraer Legacy 650E are both long-range business jets, but they sit in slightly different parts of the large-cabin market. The Falcon 900LX is typically positioned as a “large-cabin, long-range” aircraft with strong intercontinental capability and a reputation for efficient performance, including access to more challenging runways compared with some peers. The Legacy 650E is generally categorized as a “large-cabin” jet as well, derived from an airliner platform, and is often valued for its roomy cabin and proven systems. On range, the Falcon 900LX is usually advertised with a longer maximum range, commonly around 4,750 nautical miles, enabling more nonstop city pairs on transoceanic missions. The Legacy 650E is typically listed closer to about 3,900 nautical miles, which still supports many long missions but with fewer nonstop options at the margins. In passenger capacity, both commonly seat around 12 to 14 passengers in typical executive layouts, with the Legacy 650E often emphasizing cabin volume and comfort, while the Falcon 900LX emphasizes range and operational flexibility.

SpecDassault Falcon 900LXEmbraer Legacy 650E
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 7.57$ 8.41
Min Crew22
Total Seats1614
ManufacturerDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft Name900LXLegacy 650E
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)47503980
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.63$ 0.70
Max Cabin Seats1419
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2245022510
Standard Cabin Seats1412
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,588$ 3,860
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus Elite
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)498458
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$44,000,000$26,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Total Seats1614
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1419
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.68.4
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats1412
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2530021650
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelTFE731-60AE3007A2
TBO (hrs)5000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 17ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)50009020
No. of Engines32
Fuel Burn (lbph)1901
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.486.5
Wingspan (ft)70.269.5
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)6.26
Cabin Length (ft)33.242.4
Overall Height (ft)24.822.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1264
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.35.2
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)23.530.3
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)127286
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor