Falcon 2000
The Dassault Falcon 2000 is a heavy business jet seating 10 passengers in a 26.2-foot cabin, 7.7 feet wide and 6.2 feet tall, with flat floor, enclosed lavatory, full galley, and Wi-Fi. Range is 3,450 nautical miles at 481 knots with a 47,000-foot service ceiling. Two CFE738-1-1B turbofan engines, developed jointly by General Electric and AlliedSignal, provide 5,918 lbs of thrust each. Against the heavy jet category average, the Falcon 2000 carries two fewer seats (10 vs 12 avg) but offers a wider cabin (7.7ft vs 7.5ft avg) at essentially the same speed (481 vs 483 ktas avg); range falls 500nm below the category average of 3,944nm.
The 33 US Part 135 aircraft span 20 operators. Aircraft Evaluation & Management, Corporate Eagle Management Services, and Stark Airways each hold 4 aircraft (36% of the fleet combined). Only 2 active empty legs appear in current listings, the lowest ratio of any heavy jet type in the database relative to fleet size. Like the Challenger 604, the Falcon 2000 fleet concentrates in managed corporate programs that do not open spot availability.
Charter rates run approximately $6,000 to $8,000 per hour. Used Falcon 2000 aircraft (original CFE738-engine variant) trade from $3 million to $6 million.
Specs at a glance
Interior & cabin
| Passengers | 10 |
| Cabin length | 26.2 ft |
| Cabin width | 7.7 ft |
| Cabin height | 6.2 ft (stand-up) |
| Baggage volume | 131 cu ft |
| Lavatory | Fully enclosed |
| Galley | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Available on most aircraft |
| Cabin floor | Flat, walk-around |
The Falcon 2000 carries a stand-up cabin — 6.2 ft tall, 7.7 ft wide. Adults move around without crouching. A fully enclosed lavatory makes it workable for longer legs. Connectivity varies by tail — most operators in this fleet have at least one Wi-Fi-equipped aircraft, but confirm before booking if you need to work in the air.
Operator floor plans vary. Some Falcon 2000 cabins are configured with a divan that drops the headcount by one or two seats; confirm the layout with the operator before booking.
Range & performance
| Range | 3,450 nm |
| Max cruise | 481 ktas |
| Typical cruise | ~409 ktas |
| Service ceiling | 47,000 ft |
At 3,450 nm, the Falcon 2000 crosses the US coast-to-coast non-stop with a full cabin and reserves. Cross-Atlantic flights typically need a fuel stop.
Distances are real great-circle nautical miles from the selected hub. Angular positions are spaced for readability, not actual bearings. Range envelope assumes no wind and a full passenger load.
Charter cost per hour
Charter the Falcon 2000 at roughly $10,000–$18,000 per flight hour, depending on how far ahead you book. Heavy jets like this carry 10–16 passengers; the per-seat math improves sharply as you fill the cabin.
Rates are flight-hour pricing. Total cost depends on round-trip vs. one-way, positioning, fuel surcharges, and taxes (~15% on top of base). Run the math on your trip →
History
Dassault developed the Falcon 2000 by adapting the trijet Falcon 900's fuselage to two engines, retaining the same 26.2-foot cabin and supercritical wing while shedding the center nacelle and third engine. On April 2, 1990, Dassault selected the CFE738-1-1B turbofan, jointly developed by General Electric and AlliedSignal, as the powerplant. The Falcon 2000 first flew on March 4, 1993, received JAA certification on November 30, 1994, and made its first delivery to a South African operator on February 16, 1995. Dassault produced 229 original Falcon 2000 aircraft through the end of 2006.
The Falcon 2000EX (2002) replaced the CFE738 engines with Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308C turbofans delivering 7,000 lbs of thrust each, extending range to 3,800nm. The EASy flight management system arrived as the Falcon 2000EX EASy in 2003. The Falcon 2000LX (2007) added winglets and reached 4,000nm; the Falcon 2000S (2012) introduced short-field capability. Total Falcon 2000 family deliveries exceeded 675 aircraft by the mid-2020s.
Ideal For
- Eight to ten passengers on transatlantic routes within the 3,450nm envelope: New York to London sits exactly at maximum range with favorable conditions; Paris to New York is marginal with headwinds, where a Falcon 2000EX or LX is more appropriate
- Buyers who want Falcon 900-equivalent cabin dimensions (7.7-foot width and 6.2-foot stand-up height) at two-engine operating economics
- Operators cross-shopping the Challenger 604: the Challenger has a wider cabin (8.2ft vs 7.7ft) and lower service ceiling (41,000ft vs 47,000ft); the Falcon 2000 has the 47,000-foot ceiling advantage (6,000 feet higher than the Challenger 604)
- Government and diplomatic mission operators who need the 47,000-foot service ceiling: the Falcon 2000 reaches 2,000 feet above most commercial airline traffic and above much of North Atlantic weather
Falcon 2000 vs Heavy Average
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Falcon 2000 and the Falcon 2000EX?
The original Falcon 2000 uses CFE738-1-1B engines (5,918 lbs thrust each) with 3,450nm range. The Falcon 2000EX (introduced 2002) replaced them with Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308C turbofans (7,000 lbs each), extending range to 3,800nm and improving single-engine climb performance. The EASy variant (2003) added the EASy flight management system. All variants share the same airframe and 26.2-foot cabin. When charter shopping, confirm which variant you're booking: a Falcon 2000EX has 350nm more range, which can determine whether a New York–London leg is possible nonstop.
What is the Falcon 2000's range?
The original Falcon 2000 has a range of 3,450 nautical miles. That covers New York to London (3,450nm, at maximum range subject to winds), Los Angeles to Honolulu (2,230nm) with margin, and Dallas to London (4,740nm, requiring a fuel stop or the Falcon 2000EX). The Falcon 2000EX extends range to 3,800nm.
How does the Falcon 2000 compare to the Challenger 604?
Both are two-engine heavy jets with similar range (Falcon 2000: 3,450nm; Challenger 604: 3,650nm) and comparable speed (481 vs 487 ktas). The Challenger 604 has a wider cabin (8.2ft vs 7.7ft). The Falcon 2000 has a higher service ceiling (47,000ft vs 41,000ft) and a lower cabin altitude at cruise due to the pressurization schedule. Charter rates are similar: $6,000–$8,000/hr for the Falcon 2000 and $6,500–$8,500/hr for the Challenger 604.
Why are there so few Falcon 2000 empty legs?
With only 2 active empty legs among 33 Part 135 aircraft, the Falcon 2000 mirrors the Challenger 604's fleet pattern: top operators (Corporate Eagle, Stark Airways, Aircraft Evaluation & Management) run managed charter programs with fixed client schedules. When a Falcon 2000 empty leg does appear, it typically connects major East Coast or California business aviation hubs.
Available Empty Legs on Falcon 2000s
Falcon 2000s for Charter (33)
Where Falcon 2000s actually fly
ADS-B-tracked flights from the trailing 90 days. Numbers cover aircraft on our charter database; private corporate fleets and operators using PIA registration are not in this count. Methodology →
Top routes
Busiest origins
| Teterboro (KTEB) | 84 |
| Pontiac (KPTK) | 83 |
| Akron (KCAK) | 76 |
| Miami (KOPF) | 60 |
| Jeffersonville (KJVY) | 42 |
| Boca Raton (KBCT) | 37 |
| West Palm Beach (KPBI) | 31 |
| Naples (KAPF) | 27 |
| Morristown (KMMU) | 26 |
| Las Vegas (KHND) | 26 |
Most active operators
| Operator | Aircraft | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| Stark Airways LLC | 3 | 308 |
| RENNIA AVIATION LLC | 2 | 224 |
| Corporate Eagle Management Services, Inc. | 4 | 215 |
| RELIANCE JETS CORP | 2 | 143 |
| Aircraft Evaluation & Management Inc. | 3 | 141 |
| SC Aviation, Inc. | 1 | 106 |
| TALON AIR, LLC | 1 | 72 |
| Tradewind Charter LLC | 1 | 66 |
| Air 7 LLC | 1 | 65 |
| Hangar 7 Inc | 1 | 41 |
Comparable aircraft
Same category, similar mission profile. The framing below summarizes how each one differs from the Falcon 2000 on the dimensions that matter most.