Dassault Falcon 2000LXS vs Gulfstream G280
The Falcon 2000 flies further: 4,000 nm against 3,600 nm for the G280. The Falcon 2000 has the bigger cabin: 1,024 cu ft against 888 cu ft for the G280. They are level at 482 kts.
Falcon 2000 or G280?
Which flies further, the Falcon 2000 or the G280?
The Falcon 2000 flies further: 4,000 nm against 3,600 nm for the G280.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Falcon 2000 or the G280?
The Falcon 2000 has the bigger cabin: 1,024 cu ft against 888 cu ft for the G280.
Which is faster, the Falcon 2000 or the G280?
They are level at 482 kts.
Which seats more passengers?
The Falcon 2000 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 10 against up to 9 for the G280.
Which costs more to buy, the Falcon 2000 or the G280?
Pre-owned, the Falcon 2000 sells for about $14.8 million to $35 million (2026-10) and the G280 for about $13.4 million to $27 million (October 2026). New, they listed at $35.1 million (2024) and $24.5 million (2025).
Which is easier to charter in the US?
80 Falcon 2000 and 34 G280 are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at super-midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Falcon 2000 vs G280 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the FAA Part 135 list (2 September 2026).
| Specification | Falcon 2000 Dassault Aviation | G280 Gulfstream |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 4,000 nm (7,408 km) (best) | 3,600 nm (6,667 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 482 kts (Mach 0.84) | 482 kts (Mach 0.84) |
| Long-range cruise | 437 kts (Mach 0.8) | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) (best) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.86 (best) | Mach 0.85 |
| Maximum altitude | 47,000 ft (best) | 45,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 4,675 ft (best) | 4,750 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,260 ft (best) | 2,373 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 8 to 10 (best) | 8 to 9 |
| Maximum seats | 10 | 10 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin zones | 2 | 2 |
| Cabin length | 26 ft 2 in (7.98 m) (best) | 25 ft 10 in (7.87 m) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) (best) | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) (best) | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Cabin volume | 1,024 cu ft (best) | 888 cu ft |
| Baggage | 131 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) | 120 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Windows | 18 | 19 (best) |
| Cabin altitude | Sea level cabin up to 25,300 ft | 7,000 ft at 45,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308C | 2 × Honeywell HTF7250G |
| Thrust per engine | 7,000 lbf | 7,624 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 42,800 lb | 39,600 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 16,660 lb | 14,620 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 1995 | 2012 |
| In production | Yes | Yes |
| New price | $35.1M (2024) | $24.5M (2025) |
| Pre-owned price | $14.8M to $35M | $13.4M to $27M |
| Operating cost per hour | $5,002 | $9,009 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the US charter list | 80 aircraft (best) | 34 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
Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
- Seats
- 8 to 10 (max 10)
- Range
- 4,000 nm
- Cabin
- 1,024 cu ft
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 80 in the US
US operators: Carlisle Air, Corporate Eagle, AEM Aviation
Falcon 2000 specs, interior and price →
Gulfstream G280
- Seats
- 8 to 9 (max 10)
- Range
- 3,600 nm
- Cabin
- 888 cu ft
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 34 in the US
US operators: Executive Jet Management, Jet Aviation Flight Services, Solairus Aviation
G280 specs, interior and price →Compare with other super-midsize jets
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Falcon 2000 or the G280?+
The Falcon 2000 flies further: 4,000 nm against 3,600 nm for the G280.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Falcon 2000 or the G280?+
The Falcon 2000 has the bigger cabin: 1,024 cu ft against 888 cu ft for the G280.
Which is faster, the Falcon 2000 or the G280?+
They are level at 482 kts.
Which seats more passengers?+
The Falcon 2000 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 10 against up to 9 for the G280.
Which costs more to buy, the Falcon 2000 or the G280?+
Pre-owned, the Falcon 2000 sells for about $14.8 million to $35 million (2026-10) and the G280 for about $13.4 million to $27 million (October 2026). New, they listed at $35.1 million (2024) and $24.5 million (2025).
Which is easier to charter in the US?+
80 Falcon 2000 and 34 G280 are on the US Part 135 charter list today. Both charter at super-midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- GlobalAir: Private jet comparison, Falcon 2000LXS vs Challenger 650 (Jun 2024)
- Aviation Safety Network: Dassault Falcon 2000 occurrences
- ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator methodology: 3.16 kg of CO2 per kg of jet fuel
- AIN: Dassault Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS cleared for London City (Apr 2014)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Dassault Falcon 2000LX S/N 262 (2013)
- EASA TCDS EASA.A.008 Falcon 2000, Issue 12 (June 2026)
- Dassault Aviation press release: Falcon 2000LXS launch (Oct 2012)
- GlobalAir.com, Falcon 2000LXS specifications and Operating Cost Report (Oct 2026)
- Dassault Aviation: Falcon 2000LXS specifications
- Slovak Aviation and Maritime Investigation Unit: Final report SKO2011005, OM-OPF (Sep 2011)
- DC Aviation: Dassault Falcon 2000LXS charter aircraft
- Dassault Falcon, Falcon 2000LXS specifications
- Wikipedia: Dassault Falcon 2000
- Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (SUST): Final report No. 2226, OM-OPF and HB-RVP
- NTSB: Aviation Investigation Final Report WPR15LA253, N187AA
- Aviation Week, 20/Twenty: The Continuously Improved Falcon 2000 (Oct 2022)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Dassault Falcon 2000LXS S/N 370 (2020)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Dassault Falcon 2000LX S/N 185 (2009, Aug 2026)
- Dassault Falcon: Falcon 2000LXS backgrounder (Jun 2020)
- CRAFT: Dassault Falcon 2000LXS ownership and operating costs (Dec 2024)
- Aviation Week: Operators' Survey: Dassault's Falcon 2000 (Nov 2021)
- CRAFT: Dassault Falcon 2000LXS price and value by build year (Oct 2026)
- Luxaviation: Dassault Falcon 2000 CS-DTZ aircraft specification
- Flightline Weekly: Gulfstream G280 program completes 300th delivery (Jun 2025): up to 10 passengers, four-place conference table, 19 Gulfstream Large Oval Windows, high-speed Ka-band satellite system, steep-approach capability, FAA Stage 5
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G280 occurrences (Oct 2026): 5 listed from 2017 to 2024, none fatal
- Jetcraft: Gulfstream G280 overview, 2011 to present (Oct 2020): cabin volume 888 cu ft
- Gulfstream: G300 specifications (Oct 2026); gulfstream.com/en/aircraft/gulfstream-g280 now redirects here: 3,600 nm at Mach 0.80, cabin 27 ft 7 in long, cabin altitude 4,800 ft at 41,000 ft, Harmony flight deck, HTF7250G engines
- Bombardier: Challenger 350 factsheet (Apr 2024): range 3,200 nm at M 0.80 with 8 pax, 2 crew, NBAA IFR reserves; cabin 25 ft 2 in long, 7 ft 2 in wide, 6 ft 0 in tall; takeoff 4,835 ft; HTF7350 at 7,323 lbf
- EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.348, Gulfstream G280, Issue 06 (May 2025): holder Gulfstream Aerospace LP, manufactured by IAI under licence; Note 1, redesignated from G250 to G280
- Guardian Jet: Gulfstream G280 brochure, performance, market, operating costs (Oct 2026): 12 for sale, asking $13.4 million to $27 million, model years 2013 to 2023
- General Dynamics: Gulfstream G280 operates challenging European airports (May 2017): FAA and EASA steep approach authorisation, recently approved for London City, flew Lugano, Samedan, Sion and Saanen-Gstaad
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G280 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): $1,801,810 a year at 200 hours, $9,009 an hour
- Gulfstream via Aviation Pros: Gulfstream G280 certified by FAA and Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (Sep 2012): cabin altitude 7,000 ft at FL450 and 6,000 ft at FL410
- CRAFT: Gulfstream G280 specifications (Oct 2026): high-speed cruise 482 ktas; Jetcraft and Business Jet Traveler also give 482 kts
- Wikipedia: Gulfstream G280
- Guardian Jet: 2020 Gulfstream G280 S/N 2190, N280RG, specification (Oct 2022): nine passengers, 4-place club forward, 3-place divan opposite a 2-place club aft, forward galley with coffee maker, high-temp oven and chiller, aft lavatory, Gogo Avance L5
- Aviation Week: Gulfstream unveils new G300 super midsize bizjet (Sep 2025): unveiled 30 September 2025 in Savannah, replaces the G280, certification targeted for early 2027
- Guardian Jet: 2014 Gulfstream G280 S/N 2052, N330SP, specification (Nov 2022): ten passengers, 4-place club forward, 4-place conference group across from a 2-place divan aft, forward galley, aft lavatory, ATG 5000
- Pinnacle Aviation: 2014 Gulfstream G280 S/N 2033, N711VP, sales brochure (Jun 2025): 9 passengers, right-hand forward galley with sink, enclosed aft lavatory, Gogo ATG-5000 Wi-Fi
- AIN: Gulfstream G280 goes steep at London City Airport (Nov 2016): FAA and CAAI certified the G280 for 5.5 degree steep approaches
- CRAFT: Bombardier Challenger 350 ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): fixed $769,160 a year, variable $5,238 an hour, 297 gal/h, $1,816,760 a year at 200 hours
- Aviation Week: 20/Twenty, Gulfstream G280 (Jan 2021): 3,600 nm at long-range cruise speed of Mach 0.80
- CRAFT: Bombardier Challenger 350 specifications (Oct 2026): baggage 106 cu ft, MTOW 40,600 lb
- AIN: Gulfstream's new G300 takes to the skies (Dec 2025): first flight 5 December 2025 from Ben Gurion, built in Israel by IAI
- GlobalAir: Gulfstream G280 specifications and operating cost (Oct 2026): maiden flight 11 December 2009, Israeli certification December 2011 (provisional), FAA certification 2012, originally named G250
- Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G280 N610DP, Fulton County Executive, 18 November 2024: veered off runway 26 on landing, no damage listed, FAA investigating; unofficial sources
- NTSB via Aviation Safety Network: Gulfstream G280 N621WK, Boeing Field, 20 September 2024, NTSB WPR24LA318: right wing struck a parked Cessna 172S while taxiing; probable cause the pilot's failure to maintain clearance
- AIN: Gulfstream delivers milestone G280 (Jun 2025): the first was handed over in 2012; 300th delivery in June 2025
- Business Jet Traveler: Gulfstream G280 (Aug 2021): 120 cu ft baggage compartment accessible in flight up to 40,000 ft
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