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Dassault Falcon 2000LX vs Gulfstream G280

Both are super midsize jets. Both seat up to 10 passengers. The Gulfstream G280 flies 280 km (151 nm) farther: 6,300 km against 6,020 km. Cabin height is within a few centimetres on the Falcon 2000LX and Gulfstream G280.

Dassault Falcon 2000LX exterior

Dassault

Falcon 2000LX

10 seats · 6,020 km

Gulfstream G280 exterior

Gulfstream

G280

10 seats · 6,300 km

Specifications side by side

The better figure in each row is in gold. Hourly rates are estimates including crew and fuel, before taxes and airport fees.

SpecificationFalcon 2000LXGulfstream G280
Passengers1010
Range6,020 km3,251 nm6,300 km3,402 nm (better)
Cruise speed862 km/h465 kt880 km/h475 kt (better)
Cabin height1.88 m6.2 ft (better)1.86 m6.1 ft
Cabin width2.34 m7.7 ft (better)2.13 m7.0 ft
Cabin length7.98 m26.2 ft8.43 m27.7 ft (better)
Baggage130 cu ft (better)100 cu ft
Engines22
Wi-FiYesYes
Est. hourly rate$8,200/hr$7,400/hr (better)

Which should you charter?

Pick the Falcon 2000LX if you want a wider cabin (21 cm more across) and you travel with a lot of luggage (130 cu ft of baggage space vs 100).

Pick the Gulfstream G280 if you need the extra 280 km (151 nm) of range and you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 0.4 m longer).

The Gulfstream G280 is estimated at $7,400/hr against $8,200/hr for the Falcon 2000LX, about $800 less per hour. Real quotes depend on the operator, the aircraft's age and how far it has to fly to reach you.

Example trip: the Gulfstream G280 can fly New York (TEB) to Lisbon (LIS) nonstop, 5,419 km. The Falcon 2000LX would need a fuel stop on that route.

Nonstop means within 90% of published range, before winds, payload and fuel reserves; the operator confirms each route.

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Falcon 2000LX vs Gulfstream G280: common questions

Which has more range, the Dassault Falcon 2000LX or the Gulfstream G280?
The Gulfstream G280 has more range: 6,300 km (3,402 nm) against 6,020 km (3,251 nm) for the Dassault Falcon 2000LX, a difference of 280 km.
Which is cheaper to charter, the Dassault Falcon 2000LX or the Gulfstream G280?
The Gulfstream G280 has the lower estimated rate ($7,400/hr against $8,200/hr). Final prices depend on the route, dates and positioning.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Dassault Falcon 2000LX or the Gulfstream G280?
The Dassault Falcon 2000LX has the bigger cabin, 1.88 m high, 2.34 m wide and 7.98 m long. The Gulfstream G280 cabin is 1.86 m high, 2.13 m wide and 8.43 m long.
Which carries more passengers, the Dassault Falcon 2000LX or the Gulfstream G280?
Both carry up to 10 passengers in a typical charter layout.

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