Dassault Falcon/Mystère 20 vs Legacy 500
Side-by-side specs, range, and real operating costs for up to 5 aircraft.
Mission Performance
Tap to isolateValues normalised across compared aircraft. Fuel Economy is inverted (lower burn = higher score). See table below for raw figures.
Mission Performance Details
| Metric | Dassault Falcon/Mystère 20 Dassault Aviation | Legacy 500 Embraer S.A. |
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| Stall Speed | 96 kts | 92 kts |
| Approach Speed | 119 kts | 109 kts |
| Cruise Speed | 435 kts | 466 kts |
| Range | 1,810 nm | 3,125 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 42,000 ft | 45,000 ft |
| Rate of Climb | 3,330 fpm | 3,866 fpm |
| Fuel Burn | 280.0 gph | 287.0 gph |
Flight Profile
Service ceiling, range, and climb rate.
Arc represents the climb-cruise-descent profile based on published service ceiling and range. Climb rate annotated on ascent. FL180 (18,000 ft) shown for reference.
Fuel Burn
Based on published cruise fuel flow
| Metric | Dassault Falcon/Mystère 20 Dassault Aviation | Legacy 500 Embraer S.A. |
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Trip time estimated from published cruise speed and distance. Fuel burn is a published cruise figure; actual consumption varies with altitude, loading, and conditions.
Runway Performance
Density altitude adjusted estimates
Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle
Landing ground roll
FAA 10%/1,000 ft DA rule of thumb (FAA-H-8083-25B). Turboprops and jets are less sensitive in practice. Always verify against the POH.
Estimated Operating Costs
| Metric | Dassault Falcon/Mystère 20 Dassault Aviation | Legacy 500 Embraer S.A. |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Cost per hour | $1,680/hr | $1,722/hr |
| Direct Operating Cost per hour | $3,360/hr | $3,602/hr |
| Annual Fixed Costs | ||
| Insurance | —/yr | —/yr |
| Hangar | $34,203/yr | $20,109/yr |
| Annual Inspection | $2,500/yr | $2,500/yr |
| Total Fixed | $36,703/yr | $22,609/yr |
Estimates only. Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions. See individual aircraft pages for source notes.
Capability, Limits & Dimensions
| Metric | Dassault Falcon/Mystère 20 Dassault Aviation | Legacy 500 Embraer S.A. |
|---|---|---|
| Useful Load | 12,000 lbs | 14,000 lbs |
| MTOW | 28,660 lbs | 38,360 lbs |
| Seating | 10 | 12 |
| Fuel Capacity | 1,400 gal | 1,950 gal |
| Engines | 2× Jet | 2× Turbofan |
| Landing Gear | Retractable | Retractable |
| Pressurized | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan | 53.5 ft | 66.4 ft |
| Length | 56.3 ft | 67.3 ft |
| Tail Height | 17.6 ft | 21.1 ft |
Payload-Range Map
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