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Embraer Legacy 650e vs Gulfstream G280 vs Dassault Falcon 2000s

The Embraer Legacy 650E, Gulfstream G280, and Dassault Falcon 2000S are all super-midsize to large-cabin business jets, but they emphasize different strengths. The Legacy 650E is best described as a large-cabin, long-range derivative of the ERJ family, typically optimized for carrying more people in comfort over long stage lengths; it commonly seats around 13 passengers and offers roughly 3,900 nautical miles of range. The Gulfstream G280 sits in the super-midsize class, usually arranged for about 8 to 10 passengers, and is valued for strong speed and efficient long missions, with an approximate range around 3,600 nautical miles. The Falcon 2000S is a large-cabin jet with a wider, more spacious cabin feel than many super-midsize aircraft; it typically carries about 8 to 10 passengers and has an approximate range near 3,350 nautical miles. In short, the Legacy 650E generally leads on passenger capacity and range, the G280 balances range with super-midsize efficiency, and the Falcon 2000S prioritizes cabin volume and runway flexibility.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Legacy 650EGulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.63$ 8.41$ 6.57
Min Crew222
Total Seats121410
ManufacturerDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft Name2000SLegacy 650EG280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)354039803600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.83$ 0.70$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats101910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)182502251015550
Standard Cabin Seats10128
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,150$ 3,860$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EliteGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490458481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 26,000,000$26,500,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats121410
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats101910
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.68.49.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats10128
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)253002165025000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW308CAE3007A2HTF7250G
TBO (hrs)7000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)700090207624
No. of Engines222
Fuel Burn (lbph)1901
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.486.566.9
Wingspan (ft)70.269.563
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.76.96.9
Cabin Height (ft)6.266.3
Cabin Length (ft)26.242.425.9
Overall Height (ft)23.222.221.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.35.25.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.130.317.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)134286154