DASSAULT FALCON 2000EX
Dassault Falcon 2000EX: The Range Revolution
The 2003 Engine Upgrade That Transformed Performance
The Falcon 2000EX appeared in 2003 after Dassault made a major change to the original Falcon 2000. The CFE738 engines were replaced by Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308C turbofans, and the fuel system was enlarged. The result was a much longer-legged aircraft with the same basic wide-cabin twin-jet concept.
That engine change is the part worth remembering. The PW308C produces about 7,000 lbf of takeoff thrust per engine, giving the 2000EX the performance needed for longer international missions.
Early 2000EX aircraft used Collins Pro Line 4 avionics. The EASy flight deck became available in 2004, creating the Falcon 2000EX EASy designation.
Specifications That Extended Capability
• Range: 7,038 km (3,800 nm): New York to London, São Paulo to Lisbon;
• Speed: 850 km/h (459 knots) - Mach 0.86 maximum;
• Capacity: 8 - 12 passengers in the proven cabin;
• Engines: PW308C (7,000 lbf) - more thrust, better efficiency;
• Avionics: EASy II with Primus Epic.

The 2000EX took the original Falcon 2000 formula and changed the two areas that mattered most for longer trips: propulsion and fuel capacity.
The PW308C engines are rated at 6,998 lbf each. The aircraft also received additional forward and aft fuel tanks, together with changes to the landing gear, tires and brakes.
That is why an EX deserves to be considered separately from an early Falcon 2000. You are looking at a different engine installation and a different fuel system.
There is another detail buyers should watch. "2000EX" does not automatically mean EASy II. The early aircraft carried Collins Pro Line 4, while later aircraft could have the Honeywell Primus Epic based EASy flight deck.
Three Things Worth Knowing
  • "EX" and "EASy" are not the same thing.
The Falcon 2000EX is the aircraft model. EASy is a commercial designation for aircraft fitted with the Honeywell EPIC based EASy flight deck. EASy II is a later avionics upgrade.
That distinction matters when comparing two aircraft advertised simply as "2000EX."
  • Winglets came later.
The Falcon 2000LX was essentially a Falcon 2000EX EASy with winglets and associated modifications. Existing aircraft could also receive winglets through an approved modification.
So a 2000EX with winglets should not automatically be assumed to be an LX.
  • Engine status deserves serious attention.
PW308C engines are one of the aircraft's main assets, and current aircraft on the market can be found with engines enrolled in programs such as Pratt & Whitney ESP. Others are offered without an engine program.
That difference can have a substantial effect on acquisition economics and resale positioning.
Dassault Falcon 2000EX competitors
Bombardier Challenger 604 for sale / Range: around 3,700 nm / Passengers: typically 10 to 12.

The Challenger 604 is one of the most natural comparisons. It has a similarly long cabin and a published range in the same broad class, with a 2.49 m wide cabin and 1.85 m height.

The Falcon brings its own cabin philosophy and Dassault flight characteristics to the comparison. A buyer choosing between them should look closely at actual cabin configuration, avionics, engine programs and maintenance status rather than comparing brochure range alone.

Gulfstream G200 for sale / Range: about 3,400 nm / Passengers: typically 8 to 9.

The G200 is smaller inside, but it is a serious alternative for an owner who does not need the Falcon's cabin volume. Published figures put the G200 at 3,394 nm with a 6.3 ft cabin height and 7.2 ft width.

For shorter missions, that can make the comparison quite practical. The Falcon starts to separate itself when cabin space and longer-range capability become priorities.

The Falcon 900EX, the Larger Family Option for sale / Range: 4,500 nm / Passengers: up to 14.

The 900EX brings a longer cabin, more seats and more range, with three engines rather than two. Dassault Falcon Service lists 4,500 nm of range and a 14-seat configuration.

If your operation regularly carries a larger group or needs longer international legs, the 900EX deserves consideration. If eight to ten passengers is the normal load, the 2000EX can be the more sensible size.
Where This Aircraft Makes Sense
The Falcon 2000EX is at its best when the mission needs a wide cabin and meaningful international range, but does not require the larger cabin or extra range of a Falcon 900-class aircraft.
New York to London is the kind of mission that explains why the EX was developed, although actual nonstop capability has to be calculated for the specific aircraft, payload, winds and reserves.
A European operator flying eight or ten passengers between major cities can also get a lot from the EX. The cabin gives passengers room to work, while the twin-engine layout keeps the aircraft within a familiar operating category for this class.
If your regular trips are 1,000 to 2,000 nm, the extra range may simply be reserve capability. Once the missions start pushing beyond 3,000 nm, the EX becomes a different proposition.
The Verdict
The Falcon 2000EX is the version that turned the original 2000 concept into a serious long-range business jet. The PW308C engines and increased fuel capacity are the reason.
For missions around 2,000 to 3,000 nm with a comfortable wide cabin, it remains a useful aircraft to investigate. Just compare the individual aircraft, not the model name alone. Engine program status, avionics, maintenance records and configuration can change the value picture considerably.
If the mission is eight to ten passengers with regular international legs, I would start with the specific serial number, its engine status and its actual avionics configuration.

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