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Falcon 2000LXS vs Falcon 900LX

Two Dassault heavy jets from the same stable, compared where it counts. The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS carries 10 passengers with 4,000 nm of range; the Dassault Falcon 900LX carries 12–14 with 4,750 nm. Cabin dimensions land at 6'2" × 7'8" versus 6'2" × 7'8", and runway numbers read 4,675 ft against 5,360 ft. Indicative charter pricing on a representative sector: from £18,400 on the Falcon 2000LXS, from CHF 92,000 on the Falcon 900LX.

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Dassault Falcon 2000LXS

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 2000LXS

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS is the modernised twin-engine Falcon 2000 — winglets, EASy II avionics and 4,000 nm of range with the same Falcon short-runway performance that lets it serve Lugano, London City and Aspen.

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Dassault Falcon 900LX

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 900LX

The Dassault Falcon 900LX is the only heavy-jet trijet in production — three Honeywell engines for unmatched redundancy, ETOPS-free transatlantic capability and 4,750 nm of range with twelve passengers in three living zones.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Side-by-side specifications

METRICFalcon 2000LXSFalcon 900LX
Passengers1012–14
Range4,000 nm4,750 nm
Cruise speedMach 0.84Mach 0.87
Cabin height6'2"6'2"
Cabin width7'8"7'8"
Baggage131 cu ft127 cu ft
Runway4,675 ft5,360 ft

Dassault Falcon 2000LXS — strengths

  • Steep-approach London City certified
  • Wide Falcon cabin in twin-engine package
  • EASy II avionics with synthetic vision

Dassault Falcon 900LX — strengths

  • Only modern three-engine business jet
  • ETOPS-free over water and remote terrain
  • Short-runway capability rare in the heavy-jet class

CHARTER PRICING

Indicative pricing

DASSAULT FALCON 2000LXS
London City → Genevafrom £18,400
Miami → Bogotafrom $32,800
DASSAULT FALCON 900LX
Geneva → Singaporefrom CHF 92,000
Dubai → Londonfrom $54,000

All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.

EXPERT VERDICT

The Falcon 900LX is the stronger all-rounder, but the Falcon 2000LXS still wins where it counts for the right mission.

The Falcon 2000LXS pulls ahead on airport access; the Falcon 900LX answers with range / non-stop reach, group capacity and speed & block time. Both sit in the heavy jet class, so charter pricing is broadly aligned — let the use case (range, group size, airport pair) drive the final call.

Range / non-stop reach

Falcon 900LX

4,750 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.

Cabin comfort

Even

Matched specifications.

Group capacity

Falcon 900LX

Seats up to 14 — the right pick when the manifest grows.

Airport access

Falcon 2000LXS

Shorter 4,675 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.

Speed & block time

Falcon 900LX

Cruise of Mach 0.87 — shaves meaningful minutes off every long leg.

Verdict based on published manufacturer specifications, charter market data and Limitless Sky brokerage experience.

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CHOOSE WITH CONFIDENCE

Top reasons to choose — and who each aircraft is best for

A tailored summary for the Falcon 2000LXS and Falcon 900LX: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.

DASSAULT

Top reasons to choose the Falcon 2000LXS

  • Lands in 4,675 ft balanced field — accesses short, restricted and city-adjacent airports the Falcon 900LX cannot.
  • Steep-approach London City certified
  • Wide Falcon cabin in twin-engine package
  • EASy II avionics with synthetic vision

BEST FOR

  • Short-field departures

    4,675 ft balanced field unlocks airports the Falcon 900LX cannot use, putting passengers closer to the door.

  • Intercontinental sleep flights

    Lie-flat berths for overnight Europe–US, Europe–Gulf and Asia legs.

  • 10–14 passenger groups

    Real space for a full delegation plus support staff.

  • Two-zone living

    Separate work, dine and rest areas on flights over six hours.

DASSAULT

Top reasons to choose the Falcon 900LX

  • Reaches 4,750 nm non-stop — 19% more range than the Falcon 2000LXS, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
  • Cruises at Mach 0.87, trimming block time on every leg vs the Falcon 2000LXS (Mach 0.84).
  • Seats up to 14 passengers vs 10 on the Falcon 2000LXS — better for full-group charters and family travel.
  • Only modern three-engine business jet
  • ETOPS-free over water and remote terrain

BEST FOR

  • Longer non-stop reach

    When the mission is on the edge of the Falcon 2000LXS's envelope, the 4,750 nm legs of the Falcon 900LX keep reserves intact.

  • Larger party charters

    Up to 14 seats vs 10 on the Falcon 2000LXS — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.

  • Intercontinental sleep flights

    Lie-flat berths for overnight Europe–US, Europe–Gulf and Asia legs.

  • 10–14 passenger groups

    Real space for a full delegation plus support staff.

PROS & CONS

Honest assessment

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 2000LXS

PROS

  • +Steep-approach London City certified
  • +Wide Falcon cabin in twin-engine package
  • +EASy II avionics with synthetic vision
  • +Shorter runway requirement (4,675 ft) unlocks airfields the Falcon 900LX cannot use.

CONS

  • Shorter range than the Falcon 900LX (4,000 nm vs 4,750 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
  • Maximum 10-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 10 — the Falcon 900LX adds 4 seats.
  • Slightly slower in cruise than the Falcon 900LX (Mach 0.84 vs Mach 0.87).

DASSAULT

Dassault Falcon 900LX

PROS

  • +Only modern three-engine business jet
  • +ETOPS-free over water and remote terrain
  • +Short-runway capability rare in the heavy-jet class
  • +Longer legs than the Falcon 2000LXS (4,750 nm vs 4,000 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
  • +Carries up to 14 passengers vs 10 on the Falcon 2000LXS — better for larger groups.
  • +Faster cruise (Mach 0.87) trims block time on every leg vs the Falcon 2000LXS.

CONS

  • Needs more runway than the Falcon 2000LXS (5,360 ft vs 4,675 ft) — fewer short-field options.

REAL-WORLD MISSIONS

Which aircraft for which mission

Four scenarios our charter desk sees regularly — and which of these two we would actually quote.

SCENARIO 01

Ten-person corporate delegation, London to New York, sleeping westbound

OUR PICKFalcon 900LX

Larger cabin seats the full group (12–14).

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SCENARIO 02

Multi-day Asia tour with two-stop routing and 14-passenger group

OUR PICKFalcon 900LX

Larger cabin seats the full group (12–14).

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SCENARIO 03

Family of eight relocating with significant baggage on a 3,500 nm leg

OUR PICKFalcon 900LX

Longer range (4,750 nm) wins the non-stop reach.

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SCENARIO 04

Sports team charter from Europe to the Middle East with kit

OUR PICKFalcon 900LX

Larger cabin seats the full group (12–14).

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ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS

Best pick per route

ROUTEDISTANCERECOMMENDEDWHY
London → New York3,000 nmFalcon 900LXBoth reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Paris → Dubai2,950 nmFalcon 900LXBoth reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Miami → São Paulo3,500 nmFalcon 900LXBoth reach it, but the longer-legged option keeps more fuel reserves for weather and routing changes.
Hong Kong → Sydney3,950 nmFalcon 900LXOnly one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (3950 nm > 4,000 nm).

Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.

FAQ

Falcon 2000LXS vs Falcon 900LX — frequently asked

Falcon 2000LXS vs Falcon 900LX: which has the longer range?OPEN

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS has a published range of 4,000 nm; the Dassault Falcon 900LX is rated at 4,750 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.

Which is faster — Falcon 2000LXS or Falcon 900LX?OPEN

Cruise speeds are Mach 0.84 for the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS and Mach 0.87 for the Dassault Falcon 900LX. On a London City → Geneva-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.

How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS seats 10; the Dassault Falcon 900LX seats 12–14. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.

What does it cost to charter the Dassault Falcon 2000LXS vs the Dassault Falcon 900LX?OPEN

Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Dassault Falcon 2000LXS from from £18,400, Dassault Falcon 900LX from from CHF 92,000. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes — pricing varies with empty-leg availability, season and routing.

Which aircraft is better for transatlantic or long-range missions?OPEN

Both belong to the Heavy Jet category, but range, payload and runway performance differ. See the route-recommendations table on this page for our specific pick per corridor.

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