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Dassault Falcon 900lx vs Embraer Praetor 600"

The Dassault Falcon 900LX and Embraer Praetor 600 both sit in the long-range business jet space, but they emphasize different strengths. By category, the Falcon 900LX is typically considered a large-cabin, long-range trijet, offering a roomier cabin class and strong high-altitude and short-field performance characteristics associated with Dassault’s design. The Praetor 600 is generally positioned as a super-midsize to large-cabin crossover, focusing on newer-generation avionics, efficiency, and a modern cabin experience in a slightly smaller overall footprint. On range, the Falcon 900LX usually offers the longer published capability, around 4,750 nautical miles, enabling more nonstop transcontinental and some transoceanic missions with greater margin. The Praetor 600 is typically published around 4,018 nautical miles, still long-legged for its class and capable of many North Atlantic city pairs with favorable conditions. For passenger capacity, both commonly fly 8 to 12 passengers in typical layouts, but the Falcon 900LX more often supports higher-density configurations and greater cabin volume for larger groups.

SpecDassault Falcon 900LX
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 7.57
Min Crew2
Total Seats16
ManufacturerDassault Falcon
Aircraft Name900LX
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)4750
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.63
Max Cabin Seats14
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)22450
Standard Cabin Seats14
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,588
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)498
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$44,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Total Seats16
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats14
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats14
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25300
Engine
FADECYes
ModelTFE731-60
TBO (hrs)5000
Flat RatingISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)5000
No. of Engines3
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.4
Wingspan (ft)70.2
Cabin Width (ft)7.7
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)33.2
Overall Height (ft)24.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1264
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)23.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)127