Super Midsize Jet · Comparison

Dassault Falcon 2000LX vs Embraer Legacy 500

Side-by-side Super Midsize Jet analysis of the Dassault Falcon 2000LX and Embraer Legacy 500: cabin capacity, published range, typical hourly operating cost, runway needs, and how each model shows up in EmptyJet empty-leg inventory today.

Class
Super Midsize Jet
Seats
10 / 9
Range
7,400 km / 5,789 km
Dassault Falcon 2000LXDassault Falcon 2000LX10 seats7,400 km range123 empty-leg offersEmbraer Legacy 500Embraer Legacy 5009 seats5,789 km range65 empty-leg offers

How to choose

Cabin and capacity: the Dassault Falcon 2000LX is configured for 10 seats with cabin height 1.9 m; the Embraer Legacy 500 offers 9 seats and 1.8 m cabin height. Choose the roomier cabin when passenger count or stand-up comfort matters more than brochure range.

Mission fit: published range is 7,400 km for the Dassault Falcon 2000LX versus 5,789 km for the Embraer Legacy 500, with cruise speeds of 851 km/h and 863 km/h. Longer published range suits thin-route city pairs; shorter-hop missions can prioritize cabin comfort or lower typical hourly cost instead.

Operating cost context: typical hourly cost is listed at $3,750/hr for the Dassault Falcon 2000LX and $3,800/hr for the Embraer Legacy 500. Takeoff runway guidance is 1620 m versus 1325 m — relevant when destination airports are short-field.

Empty-leg market signal on EmptyJet: 123 live public offers for the Dassault Falcon 2000LX and 65 for the Embraer Legacy 500 right now. Higher inventory often means more schedule flexibility on repositioning flights, but availability still depends on the specific route and date.

Specs & availability

SpecDassault Falcon 2000LXEmbraer Legacy 500
ManufacturerDassaultEmbraer
CategorySuper Midsize JetSuper Midsize Jet
Seats109
Range7,400 km5,789 km
Cruise speed851 km/h863 km/h
Typical hourly cost$3,750/hr$3,800/hr
Cabin height1.9 m1.8 m
Takeoff runway1620 m1325 m
Empty-leg offers on EmptyJet12365

Key takeaways

The Dassault Falcon 2000LX seats more passengers (10 vs 9). On published range, the Dassault Falcon 2000LX covers more distance (7,400 km vs 5,789 km). Typical hourly cost favors the Dassault Falcon 2000LX ($3,750/hr vs $3,800/hr). EmptyJet currently lists more empty-leg offers for the Dassault Falcon 2000LX (123 vs 65).

FAQ

Which seats more passengers, the Dassault Falcon 2000LX or the Embraer Legacy 500?

Published seating is 10 for the Dassault Falcon 2000LX and 9 for the Embraer Legacy 500.

Which has longer range, the Dassault Falcon 2000LX or the Embraer Legacy 500?

Published range is 7,400 km for the Dassault Falcon 2000LX and 5,789 km for the Embraer Legacy 500.

What is the typical hourly cost difference between the Dassault Falcon 2000LX and the Embraer Legacy 500?

Typical hourly cost is listed at $3,750/hr for the Dassault Falcon 2000LX and $3,800/hr for the Embraer Legacy 500.

How many empty-leg offers does EmptyJet list for the Dassault Falcon 2000LX vs the Embraer Legacy 500?

EmptyJet currently lists 123 empty-leg offers for the Dassault Falcon 2000LX and 65 for the Embraer Legacy 500. Counts change as listings appear or leave the catalog.