Cessna Citation X+ vs Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
The Falcon 2000 flies further: 4,000 nm against 3,408 nm for the Citation X+. The Falcon 2000 has the bigger cabin: 1,024 cu ft against 538 cu ft for the Citation X+. The Citation X+ is faster at high-speed cruise: 528 kts against 482 kts for the Falcon 2000.
Citation X+ or Falcon 2000?
Which flies further, the Citation X+ or the Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 flies further: 4,000 nm against 3,408 nm for the Citation X+.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Citation X+ or the Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 has the bigger cabin: 1,024 cu ft against 538 cu ft for the Citation X+.
Which is faster, the Citation X+ or the Falcon 2000?
The Citation X+ is faster at high-speed cruise: 528 kts against 482 kts for the Falcon 2000.
Which seats more passengers?
The Falcon 2000 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 10 against up to 8 for the Citation X+.
Which is easier to charter in the UAE?
0 Citation X+ and 0 Falcon 2000 are on the Emirati GCAA charter list today. Both charter at super-midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Citation X+ vs Falcon 2000 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the our register of GCAA air operator certificate holders (16 October 2026).
| Specification | Citation X+ Cessna (Textron Aviation) | Falcon 2000 Dassault Aviation |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 3,408 nm (6,312 km) | 4,000 nm (7,408 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 528 kts (best) | 482 kts (Mach 0.84) |
| Long-range cruise | 470 kts (best) | 437 kts (Mach 0.8) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.935 (best) | Mach 0.86 |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft (best) | 47,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,250 ft | 4,675 ft (best) |
| Landing distance | 3,330 ft | 2,260 ft (best) |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 8 | 8 to 10 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 12 (best) | 10 |
| Cabin length | 25 ft 2 in (7.67 m) | 26 ft 2 in (7.98 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) (best) |
| Cabin height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) (best) |
| Cabin volume | 538 cu ft | 1,024 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 82 cu ft | 131 cu ft (best) |
| Windows | Not published | 18 |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce AE3007C2 | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308C |
| Thrust per engine | 7,034 lbf | 7,000 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 36,600 lb | 42,800 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 12,931 lb | 16,660 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2014 | 1995 |
| In production | No | Yes |
| New price | $23.7M (2015) | $35.1M (2022) |
| Pre-owned price | $7M to $13M | Not published |
| Operating cost per hour | $7,021 | $5,002 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the UAE charter list | 0 aircraft | 0 aircraft |
Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.
Both aircraft at a glance
Cessna Citation X+
- Seats
- 8 (max 12)
- Range
- 3,408 nm
- Cabin
- 538 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 0 in the UAE
Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
- Seats
- 8 to 10 (max 10)
- Range
- 4,000 nm
- Cabin
- 1,024 cu ft
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 0 in the UAE
Compare with other super-midsize jets
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Citation X+ or the Falcon 2000?+
The Falcon 2000 flies further: 4,000 nm against 3,408 nm for the Citation X+.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Citation X+ or the Falcon 2000?+
The Falcon 2000 has the bigger cabin: 1,024 cu ft against 538 cu ft for the Citation X+.
Which is faster, the Citation X+ or the Falcon 2000?+
The Citation X+ is faster at high-speed cruise: 528 kts against 482 kts for the Falcon 2000.
Which seats more passengers?+
The Falcon 2000 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 10 against up to 8 for the Citation X+.
Which is easier to charter in the UAE?+
0 Citation X+ and 0 Falcon 2000 are on the Emirati GCAA charter list today. Both charter at super-midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- GlobalAir.com, Citation X+ specifications and Operating Cost Report (Oct 2026)
- Airport Technology, Cessna Citation X+ (Citation Ten) business jet
- Textron Aviation press release: Citation X+ receives FAA certification (June 2014), via Airframer
- AIN, Cessna's Citation X+ earns FAA approval (June 2014)
- AOPA Pilot, Citation X+ flight report (March 2015)
- Business Jet Traveler, Cessna Citation X+ aircraft page (updated June 2026)
- AIN, Textron to cease production of Cessna Citation X+ (June 2018)
- EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.097, Cessna 750 (Citation X), Issue 03 (2016)
- EASA TCDS EASA.A.008 Falcon 2000, Issue 12 (June 2026)
- Dassault Falcon, Falcon 2000LXS specifications
- GlobalAir.com, Falcon 2000LXS specifications and Operating Cost Report (Oct 2026)
- Aviation Week, 20/Twenty: The Continuously Improved Falcon 2000 (Oct 2022)
- Dassault Aviation press release: Falcon 2000LXS launch (Oct 2012)
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