Embraer Praetor 600 vs Dassault Falcon 2000lxs vs Dassault Falcon 2000s
Commercial aircraft comparisons usually start with category. Regional aircraft, including turboprops and small regional jets, are built for short hops and frequent cycles, serving smaller airports and thinner routes. Narrow-body jets are the workhorses of domestic and short-to-medium international travel, optimized for high utilization and quick turnarounds. Wide-body jets are designed for long-haul missions, carrying more people and cargo over intercontinental distances with greater comfort options. At the top end, very large wide-bodies focus on maximum capacity for slot-constrained hub-to-hub routes, though many airlines now prefer smaller long-range wide-bodies for flexibility. Range generally increases with size and mission design. Regional types typically cover a few hundred to around 2,000 nautical miles, narrow-bodies often span roughly 2,500 to 4,000 nautical miles depending on variant, and wide-bodies commonly reach about 6,000 to 9,000 nautical miles, enabling nonstop transoceanic service. Passenger capacity follows a similar progression: regional aircraft often seat about 30 to 100, narrow-bodies roughly 120 to 240, and wide-bodies about 250 to 400+, with very large wide-bodies sometimes exceeding 500 in high-density layouts.
| Spec | Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 2000S | Embraer Praetor 600 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 6.38 | $ 6.63 | $ 6.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Manufacturer | Dassault Falcon | Dassault Falcon | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | 2000LXS | 2000S | Praetor 600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 4155 | 3540 | 4018 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.80 | $ 0.83 | $ 0.84 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 18250 | 18250 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 3,073 | $ 3,150 | $ 3,141 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 490 | 490 | 542 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $35,100,000 | $ 26,000,000 | $20,995,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | No | No | No |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Lavatory Location | AFT | AFT | AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 10 | 10 | 8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 25300 | 25300 | 27140 |
| Connectivity | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 5800 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | PW308C | PW308C | HTF7500E |
| TBO (hrs) | 7000 | 7000 | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 18 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 7000 | 7000 | 7528 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 1963 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 66.4 | 66.4 | 68.1 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 70.2 | 70.2 | 70.5 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 7.7 | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 26.2 | 26.2 | 24.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 23.2 | 23.2 | 21 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 1024 | 1024 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 4.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 17.1 | 17.1 | 21.3 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 131 | 134 | 45 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 110 |