Aircraft comparison
Dassault Falcon 2000LXS vs Dassault Falcon 900LX
The same figures as our ownership cost guides, side by side: cabin and performance first, then what each aircraft costs to own and fly.
Cabin and performance
| Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 900LX | |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 10 | 14 |
| RangeNautical miles, optimum configuration | 4,000 nm | 4,750 nm |
| Cruise speed | 470 kt | 459 kt |
| Service ceiling | 47,000 ft | 51,000 ft |
| Charter rateTypical market hourly rate, not a CRAFT quote | $5,500/hr | $5,900/hr |
Ownership and operating cost
Fixed costs are what the aircraft costs before it moves: crew, hangar, insurance, management. Variable costs are charged by the hour flown. Estimates only; the real figures depend on how and where you fly.
| Dassault Falcon 2000LXS | Dassault Falcon 900LX | |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed costsA year, before any flying | $599,134 | $613,788 |
| Variable costsPer hour flown | $2,785/hr | $3,230/hr |
| Total at 200 hoursFixed plus variable, a year | $1,156,134 | $1,259,788 |
| Cost per hour at 200 hours | $5,781/hr | $6,299/hr |
Full breakdowns: Dassault Falcon 2000LXS and Dassault Falcon 900LX.
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