Dassault Falcon 2000

Overview

The Dassault Falcon 2000 series is a benchmark in the super-midsize category, offering a wide-body cabin and Falcon DNA, a blend of military-grade structural integrity and exceptional aerodynamic efficiency. The family includes several key variants:

• Falcon 2000 (Original): CFE738 engines, 3,000 nm range, Pro Line 4 avionics.
• Falcon 2000EX / DX: Upgraded to PW308C engines; the EX EASy introduced the Honeywell Primus Epic flight deck.
• Falcon 2000LX: Added blended winglets, extending range to 4,000 nm.
• Falcon 2000S/LXS: The current standard, featuring inboard slats for best-in-class short-field performance.

Key Features for GA Buyers

• Airport Agility: The LXS can access airports with runways under 4,700 ft at MTOW—unheard of for an intercontinental jet.
• Wide-Body Comfort: Features a true stand-up cabin (6‘2”) and a flat floor, shared with the larger Falcon 900 series.
• Fuel Efficiency: Renowned for having the lowest fuel burn in its class, often beating smaller competitors on similar missions.

Trade-offs

• Avionics Complexity: The EASy II flight deck is powerful but requires significant pilot training to master the trackball-based interface.
• Variant Disparity: Buyers must be cautious; an original 2000 and a 2000LXS look similar but have vastly different range and runway requirements.

See Also

• Bombardier Challenger 3500
• Embraer Praetor 600
• Gulfstream G280