Aircraft Review: Dassault Falcon 2000LXS

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Much like its ultra-long-range counterpart, the Dassault Falcon 7X, the Falcon 2000LXS features the highly advanced EASy II flight deck, which Dassault jointly developed with Honeywell and is modeled after Honeywell’s Digital Engine Operating System. The Falcon 2000LXS’s flight deck also includes FalconEye, Dassault’s unique Combined Vision System option, and onboard connectivity. As its name implies, the Combined Vision System combines the best of the Enhanced Vision System and the Synthetic Vision System to give the pilot a comprehensive heads-up view.

In terms of aesthetics, the Falcon 2000LXS’s cockpit is clean and modern, with three large display units and a choice of either leather or shearling-lined seats.

In keeping with Dassault’s design ethos, the Falcon 2000LXS is spacious, bright, stylish and, perhaps most important, quiet. Dassault has made significant investments in noise reduction technology in recent years, aimed at providing passengers with a more restful environment in which to travel.

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Dassault’s attention to elegant design is evident in every aspect of the Falcon 2000LXS, starting with its galley, which can feature — among other options — dark polished wood cabinetry, stainless steel fixtures and a stone countertop. The Falcon 2000LXS’s galley comes fully equipped with a sink, Nespresso machine, microwave oven and an extra-wide high temperature oven, so passengers can enjoy coffee and snacks or a full meal while airborne.

With more than 30 different cabin layout configurations from which to choose, the Falcon 2000LXS is highly customizable, making it ideal for missions of many kinds. For the purposes of this review, we’ll look at the standard floorplan configuration.

The Falcon 2000LXS’s forward cabin is fitted with four ergonomically adjustable executive seats arranged club-style around two foldout sidewall tables.

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The aft cabin, or second lounge, features a total of six executive seats: two arranged club style to the right, and four arranged conference-style around an electronic, folding hi-lo table to the left.

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The conference-style seating arrangement is ideal for conducting business while in-flight or for just enjoying a meal. The conference-style arrangement can also be converted into a sleeping area for passengers who need to get caught up on some well-deserved rest.

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The Falcon 2000LXS’s cabin has 18 large windows, which allows for a good amount of natural light. The Falcon 2000LXS also refreshes and circulates air constantly.

Moving to the back of the plane, passengers will find a private, stand-up aft lavatory with a full-sized sink and vanity and a dressing room. Past the lavatory is a dedicated baggage compartment, which can hold as many as 20 bags (assuming the average bag is less than 5 cubic feet).

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All of the finishes described in this review come standard; that said, one of the things that makes Dassault’s Falcon line of jets popular is their customizability. Utilizing Dassault’s in-house design studios and showrooms — located in Teterboro, New Jersey, and Le Bourget, France — buyers can tailor cabinetry, upholstering, flooring and other finishes to their exact specifications.

Dassault Falcon 2000LXS passengers can enjoy SatCom and optional high-speed internet and Wi-Fi systems, enabling them to stay connected while on the go. The Falcon 2000LXS is also equipped with Dassault’s signature FalconCabin HD+ cabin management system, which gives travelers access to high-definition audio and video on demand at just the touch of a button. FalconCabin HD+ is compatible with most popular hand-held devices, meaning passengers can pair it with their smartphone or tablet and adjust entertainment and environmental settings from anywhere in the cabin.

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS’ exterior is characterized by its fully slatted wing design, which is primarily responsible for its short field take-off and landing performance. Another key feature is the 2000LXS’ twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308C engines, noted for their high performance and design improvements that produce lower nitrogen oxide emissions.

Popular Falcon 2000LXS competitors would normally include the Bombardier Challenger 650, the Gulfstream G280 and the Embraer Legacy 650E.

Note: All direct operating costs listed are estimated; actual expenses will vary based on total annual flight hours.

Note: All fixed costs listed are estimated; actual expenses will vary based on crew experience and certifications, hangar location, coverage, and so on.

The Dassault Falcon 2000LXS can be an excellent choice for buyers who don’t require the long-range capability of the Falcon 7X, but still want the engineering and amenities that a Dassault aircraft can offer. With a 4,000 nm range, the Falcon 2000LXS is certainly well-suited for intercontinental nonstop flights and excels in short field performance capabilities and efficiencies that often exceed those of other super mid-size jets.

The Falcon 2000LXS builds on the capabilities of the Falcon 2000S, adding much-needed short runway features. Able to fly into short and challenging runways — including those with steep approach angles or at high elevations — the Falcon 2000LXS provides travelers with access to hundreds of smaller airports around the world, without issue.

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