Large-cabin jet

Falcon 2000LXS for Sale: Price, Specs and Buying Guide

falcon 2000lxs for sale africa
At a glance
SpecValue
Passengers8-10
Range4,000 nm
Cruise speed458 kt
CabinFlat floor, up to 10 seats, widest twin-engine cabin in its class
Produced2014-present

Dassault built the Falcon 2000LXS as the widest-cabin twin-engine jet in its class: a flat-floor cabin for up to 10 seats and a 47,000 foot maximum operating altitude that gives it more room to climb above weather than most traffic below it.

Across Africa it has become a common large-cabin choice precisely because it does not demand the runway length some rivals do, while still covering long continental and intercontinental routes.

Buyers moving up from a midsize jet often choose the 2000LXS specifically because it does not force a change in the airports they already use, while still adding cabin volume and range.

Falcon 2000LXS pricing in 2026

As of 2026 market range, pre-owned Falcon 2000LXS aircraft list between $23,000,000 and $30,500,000. The lower end generally reflects higher-hour or lower-specification examples, while the top of the range belongs to pristine, premium-equipped aircraft with strong maintenance records.

Because the type has been in production since 2014, buyers should weigh production year alongside hours: a newer low-hour airframe often prices ahead of an older aircraft even at similar total time. Compare it against a Gulfstream G450 or Dassault Falcon 7X before settling on a shortlist, since all three overlap in mission but differ meaningfully on runway needs and cabin size.

Interior refurbishment history is worth checking closely on this type: a cabin refresh within the last few years supports a price toward the top of the range, while a tired original interior on an otherwise sound airframe is a common source of negotiating room.

Before you commit: what to inspect

Items our inspectors treat as non-negotiable on a 2000LXS pre-purchase:

  • Confirm Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308C engine program (ESP) status on both engines.
  • Check EASy II (Honeywell Primus Epic) avionics currency and software standard.
  • Inspect winglet and wing structure condition against Dassault's published bulletins.
  • Review brake and landing gear position in the overhaul cycle.
  • Check APU hours against the airframe total time.
  • Confirm compliance with Falcon 2000-family flight control and fuel system service bulletins.

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What it costs to operate

No directly sourced hourly figure exists for the 2000LXS itself. A related Dassault twin, the larger Falcon 8X, is estimated at roughly $3,804 per hour direct operating cost in one 2026 source, and the smaller, lighter 2000LXS likely runs somewhat below that. Treat this as an estimate to plan around, not a quote, and confirm current numbers with an operator before you budget a full ownership year.

Fuel burn, crew cost and scheduled maintenance under the PW308C's ESP program are the three line items worth pricing out in detail before you buy, since they make up most of the annual bill on an aircraft this size.

In general terms, expect fuel, the PW308C engine program and crew to make up most of that annual bill, with hangar space and insurance adding a smaller but steady cost on top. Two engines rather than three, as on the Falcon 7X, keeps the maintenance side comparatively simpler to plan around.

The African mission profile

Large-cabin range without a large-cabin runway requirement is the Falcon 2000LXS's main selling point in Africa. It suits corporate groups and mining or energy executives who need to cover long distances but also want to reach secondary airports that a heavier large-cabin jet cannot use comfortably. Corporate flight departments that split time between major hubs and smaller regional airports tend to find the 2000LXS a more forgiving choice than a heavier large-cabin type.

South Africa is a natural fit: a developed fleet, deep MRO and FBO infrastructure at Lanseria and O.R. Tambo, and steady mining and corporate demand that supports a jet of this size. Executives based in Johannesburg or Cape Town use it for both regional African trips and longer legs into Europe or the Gulf, without needing two different aircraft for the two jobs. We can send photos and the full spec sheet for a specific 2000LXS on request via WhatsApp, along with current options out of South Africa.

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