Cessna Citation X+ vs Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
The Falcon 2000 flies further: 4,000 nm against 3,408 nm for the Citation X+. The Falcon 2000 has the bigger cabin: 1,024 cu ft against 538 cu ft for the Citation X+. The Citation X+ is faster at high-speed cruise: 528 kts against 482 kts for the Falcon 2000.
Citation X+ or Falcon 2000?
Which flies further, the Citation X+ or the Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 flies further: 4,000 nm against 3,408 nm for the Citation X+.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Citation X+ or the Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 has the bigger cabin: 1,024 cu ft against 538 cu ft for the Citation X+.
Which is faster, the Citation X+ or the Falcon 2000?
The Citation X+ is faster at high-speed cruise: 528 kts against 482 kts for the Falcon 2000.
Which seats more passengers?
The Falcon 2000 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 10 against up to 8 for the Citation X+.
Which costs more to buy, the Citation X+ or the Falcon 2000?
Pre-owned, the Citation X+ sells for about $7 million to $13 million (2026-06) and the Falcon 2000 for about $14.8 million to $35 million (2026-10). New, they listed at $23.7 million (2015) and $35.1 million (2024).
Which is easier to charter in Canada?
12 Citation X+ and 10 Falcon 2000 are on the Canadian CTA charter list today. Both charter at super-midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Citation X+ vs Falcon 2000 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the the Canadian Transportation Agency's register of air licences (11 September 2026).
| Specification | Citation X+ Cessna (Textron Aviation) | Falcon 2000 Dassault Aviation |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 3,408 nm (6,312 km) | 4,000 nm (7,408 km) (best) |
| High-speed cruise | 528 kts (Mach 0.92) (best) | 482 kts (Mach 0.84) |
| Long-range cruise | 470 kts (Mach 0.82) (best) | 437 kts (Mach 0.8) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.935 (best) | Mach 0.86 |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft (best) | 47,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,250 ft | 4,675 ft (best) |
| Landing distance | 3,330 ft | 2,260 ft (best) |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 8 | 8 to 10 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 12 (best) | 10 |
| Beds (typical layout) | Not published | 4 |
| Cabin zones | Not published | 2 |
| Cabin length | 25 ft 2 in (7.67 m) | 26 ft 2 in (7.98 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) (best) |
| Cabin height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) (best) |
| Cabin volume | 538 cu ft | 1,024 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 82 cu ft | 131 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) |
| Windows | Not published | 18 |
| Cabin altitude | Not published | Sea level cabin up to 25,300 ft |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 2 × Rolls-Royce AE3007C2 | 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308C |
| Thrust per engine | 7,034 lbf | 7,000 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 36,600 lb | 42,800 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 12,931 lb | 16,660 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2014 | 1995 |
| In production | No | Yes |
| New price | $23.7M (2015) | $35.1M (2024) |
| Pre-owned price | $7M to $13M | $14.8M to $35M |
| Operating cost per hour | $7,021 | $5,002 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On Canada charter list | 12 aircraft (best) | 10 aircraft |
Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.
Both aircraft at a glance
Cessna Citation X+
- Seats
- 8 (max 12)
- Range
- 3,408 nm
- Cabin
- 538 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 12 in Canada
Canadian operators: Air Partners, Fast Air, Acass Canada
Citation X+ specs, interior and price →
Dassault Falcon 2000LXS
- Seats
- 8 to 10 (max 10)
- Range
- 4,000 nm
- Cabin
- 1,024 cu ft
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 10 in Canada
Canadian operators: Skyservice Business Aviation, Anderson Air, Chartright Air Group
Falcon 2000 specs, interior and price →Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Citation X+ or the Falcon 2000?+
The Falcon 2000 flies further: 4,000 nm against 3,408 nm for the Citation X+.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Citation X+ or the Falcon 2000?+
The Falcon 2000 has the bigger cabin: 1,024 cu ft against 538 cu ft for the Citation X+.
Which is faster, the Citation X+ or the Falcon 2000?+
The Citation X+ is faster at high-speed cruise: 528 kts against 482 kts for the Falcon 2000.
Which seats more passengers?+
The Falcon 2000 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 10 against up to 8 for the Citation X+.
Which costs more to buy, the Citation X+ or the Falcon 2000?+
Pre-owned, the Citation X+ sells for about $7 million to $13 million (2026-06) and the Falcon 2000 for about $14.8 million to $35 million (2026-10). New, they listed at $23.7 million (2015) and $35.1 million (2024).
Which is easier to charter in Canada?+
12 Citation X+ and 10 Falcon 2000 are on the Canadian CTA charter list today. Both charter at super-midsize jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Where these numbers come from
- AOPA Pilot, Citation X+ flight report (March 2015)
- Aviation Safety Network: Cessna 750 Citation X occurrences
- ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator methodology: 3.16 kg of CO2 per kg of jet fuel
- GlobalAir.com, Citation X+ specifications and Operating Cost Report (Oct 2026)
- CRAFT: Cessna Citation X+ ownership and operating costs (fuel price Oct 2026)
- Textron Aviation release via AviationPros: Citation X+ sets coast-to-coast speed record (Oct 2014)
- NTSB final report ERA24FA338, Cessna 750 N750GB, Jamestown NY (Aug 2024)
- Airport Technology: Cessna Citation X+ business jet
- Textron Aviation press release: Citation X+ receives FAA certification (June 2014), via Airframer
- Australian Aviation: Citation X+ certified (Jun 2014)
- Wikipedia: Cessna Citation X (X+ range quoted at Mach 0.82 cruise, FL450)
- AIN, Cessna's Citation X+ earns FAA approval (June 2014)
- AIN: Accidents, April 2012 (Citation X, Egelsbach, 1 March 2012)
- Swiss Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau: Final report No. 1827, Cessna 750 N999CX (Dec 2004)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Cessna Citation X S/N 750-0225 (2004)
- Aircraft.com listing, 2007 Cessna Citation X S/N 750-0267
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Cessna Citation X+ S/N 750-0525 (2016)
- AircraftExchange listing, 2018 Cessna Citation X+ S/N 750-528
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Cessna Citation X S/N 750-0042 (1998)
- Business Jet Traveler: Cessna Citation X+ (Mar 2020)
- Bombardier: Global 8000 entry into service (Dec 2025)
- Business Jet Traveler, Cessna Citation X+ aircraft page (updated June 2026)
- Textron Aviation release via Airframer: Cessna Citation X+ receives FAA certification (Jun 2014)
- AIN, Textron to cease production of Cessna Citation X+ (June 2018)
- Magellan Jets: 5 things you didn't know about the Citation X (sustained cruise of Mach 0.92)
- EASA TCDS EASA.IM.A.097, Cessna 750 (Citation X), Issue 03 (2016)
- GlobalAir: Private jet comparison, Falcon 2000LXS vs Challenger 650 (Jun 2024)
- Aviation Safety Network: Dassault Falcon 2000 occurrences
- AIN: Dassault Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS cleared for London City (Apr 2014)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Dassault Falcon 2000LX S/N 262 (2013)
- EASA TCDS EASA.A.008 Falcon 2000, Issue 12 (June 2026)
- Dassault Aviation press release: Falcon 2000LXS launch (Oct 2012)
- GlobalAir.com, Falcon 2000LXS specifications and Operating Cost Report (Oct 2026)
- Dassault Aviation: Falcon 2000LXS specifications
- Slovak Aviation and Maritime Investigation Unit: Final report SKO2011005, OM-OPF (Sep 2011)
- DC Aviation: Dassault Falcon 2000LXS charter aircraft
- Dassault Falcon, Falcon 2000LXS specifications
- Wikipedia: Dassault Falcon 2000
- Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (SUST): Final report No. 2226, OM-OPF and HB-RVP
- NTSB: Aviation Investigation Final Report WPR15LA253, N187AA
- Aviation Week, 20/Twenty: The Continuously Improved Falcon 2000 (Oct 2022)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Dassault Falcon 2000LXS S/N 370 (2020)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Dassault Falcon 2000LX S/N 185 (2009, Aug 2026)
- Dassault Falcon: Falcon 2000LXS backgrounder (Jun 2020)
- CRAFT: Dassault Falcon 2000LXS ownership and operating costs (Dec 2024)
- Aviation Week: Operators' Survey: Dassault's Falcon 2000 (Nov 2021)
- CRAFT: Dassault Falcon 2000LXS price and value by build year (Oct 2026)
- Luxaviation: Dassault Falcon 2000 CS-DTZ aircraft specification
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