Archived 27 May 2026
Archived side-by-side comparison from the Freestream library
The Gulfstream G280 and the Dassault Falcon 2000XLS represent two established platforms in the super-midsize class. The G280 entered service in 2012, powered by Honeywell HTF7250G engines, and delivers 3,385 nautical miles range with a maximum cruise of 482 knots. The Falcon 2000XLS column in this archive references Conklin & de Decker's Falcon 2000EX EASy record; see the source note below for context on that designation.
The G280 remains in current production. The Falcon 2000EX EASy was produced from 2004 to 2009. Both aircraft are certificated under FAR 25 and carry an APU as standard. This archived comparison uses Conklin & de Decker data pulled 27 May 2026. Note that the G280 C&D record omits certain field-length and weight fields retained for the Falcon 2000EX EASy; those cells are shown as available on request.
The Gulfstream G280 is certificated under FAR 25 and has been in production since 2009, entering service in 2012. It is powered by twin Honeywell HTF7250G engines (7,624 lbf each) with the PlaneView 280 (Honeywell Primus Epic) avionics suite. Range at long-range cruise is 3,600 nautical miles; maximum cruise speed is 482 knots. The cabin measures 25.83 ft in length, 7.17 ft wide, and 6.25 ft tall.
Gulfstream G280.
| Production | 2009 – Present |
| Long-Range Cruise Speed | 459 kts |
| Maximum Cruise Speed | 482 kts |
| Range, Seats-Full | 3,385 nm |
| Ferry Range | available on request |
| Rate of Climb | available on request |
| Engine-Out Ceiling | available on request |
| Balanced Field Length | available on request |
| Cabin Dimensions (L × W × H) | 25.83 × 7.17 × 6.25 ft |
| Baggage Volume (Total) | 120 cu ft |
| Max Takeoff Weight | available on request |
| Basic Operating Weight | available on request |
| Usable Fuel | available on request |
| Variable Cost Per Hour | $4,006 |
| Annual Fixed Cost | $778,594 |
The column labelled Falcon 2000XLS reflects the Conklin & de Decker record for the Falcon 2000EX EASy, the closest analog C&D maintains for this archive entry; see the source note below. The Falcon 2000EX EASy is certificated under FAR 25 and produced from 2004 to 2009, powered by twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308C engines with the Honeywell Primus Epic (EASy) avionics suite. Range is 3,878 nautical miles seats-full at a maximum cruise of 482 knots. The cabin measures 31.2 ft in length, 7.7 ft wide, and 6.2 ft tall, with 131 cu ft of internal baggage.
Falcon 2000 family render shown.
| Production | 2004 – 2009 |
| Long-Range Cruise Speed | 426 kts |
| Maximum Cruise Speed | 482 kts |
| Range, Seats-Full | 3,878 nm |
| Ferry Range | 4,045 nm |
| Rate of Climb | 4,375 ft/min |
| Engine-Out Ceiling | 26,150 ft |
| Balanced Field Length | 5,500 ft |
| Cabin Dimensions (L × W × H) | 31.2 × 7.7 × 6.2 ft |
| Baggage Volume (Total) | 131 cu ft (internal) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 42,200 lb |
| Basic Operating Weight | 23,190 lb |
| Usable Fuel | 16,660 lb |
| Variable Cost Per Hour | $4,972 |
| Annual Fixed Cost | $1,138,071 |
Key metrics across both platforms. Hover a column to highlight; best values in each row are accented. Acquisition cost excluded by design. G280 fields not available in C&D are shown as unavailable.
| G280 | Falcon 2000XLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range, Seats-Full | 3,385 nm | 3,878 nm |
| Ferry Range | available on request | 4,045 nm |
| Maximum Cruise Speed | 482 kts | 482 kts |
| Long-Range Cruise Speed | 459 kts | 426 kts |
| Maximum Altitude | 45,000 ft | 47,000 ft |
| Rate of Climb | available on request | 4,375 ft/min |
| Engine-Out Ceiling | available on request | 26,150 ft |
| Balanced Field Length | available on request | 5,500 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Cabin Length | 25.83 ft | 31.2 ft |
| Cabin Width | 7.17 ft | 7.7 ft |
| Cabin Height | 6.25 ft | 6.2 ft |
| Passenger Capacity | 10 | 10 |
| Baggage Volume (Total) | 120 cu ft | 131 cu ft |
| Operating Economics | ||
| Variable Cost / Hour | $4,006 | $4,972 |
| Fuel / Hour | $1,435 | $1,420 |
| Maintenance / Hour | $1,168 | $1,652 |
| Engine Reserves / Hour | $1,092 | $1,278 |
| Annual Fixed Cost | $778,594 | $1,138,071 |
Assumes 250 flight hours per year, $5.00 per US gallon Jet A, $105 per hour maintenance labour, 600 nm average trip.
All performance and operating cost figures are drawn from Conklin & de Decker (JSSI) via Freestream's subscription account, pulled 27 May 2026. Figures reflect the specific variant records held by C&D at that date.
Hourly variable and annual fixed costs are modelled at 250 flight hours per year, $5.00 per US gallon Jet A, $105 per hour maintenance labour, and a 600 nm average trip. Crew, hangar, insurance, and training are included in the fixed line. Acquisition cost is excluded.
The column labelled Falcon 2000XLS in this comparison uses data from Conklin & de Decker's "Falcon 2000EX EASy" record. The Falcon 2000EX EASy is the closest analogue C&D maintains for what the Freestream archive referenced as the Falcon 2000XLS. The "XLS" marketing designation, used by Dassault for the 2000EX with the EASy avionics package, did not enter independent coverage as a separate C&D record; C&D tracks the aircraft under the 2000EX EASy variant name. All figures in the Falcon 2000XLS column are therefore drawn from that record.
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