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Embraer Praetor 500 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s

The Embraer Praetor 500 is a super-midsize business jet, while the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS and Falcon 2000S are both large-cabin jets from the Falcon 2000 family, generally offering more cabin volume and a “bigger jet” feel than the Praetor. In range, the Praetor 500 is optimized for transcontinental missions and typically sits below the 2000LXS, which is the longer-legged of the two Falcons and is aimed at longer city pairs with more fuel and payload flexibility. The Falcon 2000S usually comes in with less range than the 2000LXS, prioritizing performance and efficiency over maximum reach, but it still commonly matches or exceeds many super-midsize missions. For passenger capacity, all three are often configured for roughly 8 to 10 passengers in typical executive layouts, but the Falcon 2000 models more easily accommodate larger groups in higher-density configurations thanks to their larger-cabin category, whereas the Praetor 500 tends to be optimized around a comfortable mid-size group with a slightly smaller cabin footprint.

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXSDassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 500
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 6.38$ 6.63$ 6.02
Min Crew222
Total Seats12129
ManufacturerDassault FalconDassault FalconEmbraer
Aircraft Name2000LXS2000SPraetor 500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)415535403340
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.80$ 0.83$ 0.86
Max Cabin Seats10109
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1825018250
Standard Cabin Seats10107
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,073$ 3,150$ 2,779
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell Primus EASy IIHoneywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)490490466
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$35,100,000$ 26,000,000$16,995,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew222
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
Total Seats12129
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats10109
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.69.69.7
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats10107
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)253002530027110
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPW308CPW308CHTF7500E
TBO (hrs)70007000On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 18
Thrust (lbs)700070006540
No. of Engines222
Dimensions
Length (ft)66.466.464.6
Wingspan (ft)70.270.270.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)7.77.76.9
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26
Cabin Length (ft)26.226.220.6
Overall Height (ft)23.223.221.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)10241024
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)6.36.34.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.117.117.4
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)13113440
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)110