Cessna Citation X
Turbofan • twin engine • Low Wing • Retractable gear
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About the Cessna Citation X
The Cessna Citation X (Model 750) is an aviation legend, famous for being the world’s fastest business jet for nearly two decades. With a 37-degree swept wing and massive Rolls-Royce AE3007 engines, it was designed specifically to outrun everything else in the sky. For the GA buyer, it represents the ultimate ‘time machine,’ though it comes with a level of complexity and operating cost far beyond the smaller CJ series.
Key Features for GA Buyers
- Unrivaled Speed: With a maximum cruise speed of Mach 0.92 (0.935 for the X+), this aircraft reduces transcontinental flight times by nearly an hour compared to typical light/midsize jets.
- Service Ceiling: Certified to fly at FL510 (51,000 ft), it operates well above commercial traffic and almost all weather, providing an exceptionally smooth ride.
- Super-Midsize Presence: Despite the narrow cabin typical of Citations, the ‘X’ has a massive ramp presence and long range (approx. 3,100 nm), making it capable of non-stop transatlantic or coast-to-coast missions.
- Advanced Controls: Features hydraulically powered primary flight controls with artificial feel, giving it a heavy-iron handling characteristic that pilots find very predictable and stable at high speeds.
Trade-offs
- Operating Costs: The Rolls-Royce AE3007 engines and complex hydraulic systems make this one of the most expensive Citations to maintain. Fuel burn is significantly higher than competing super-midsized jets like the Sovereign or Latitude.
- Cabin Cross-Section: It utilizes the same fuselage diameter as the Citation III, which results in a ‘narrow’ feel. Compared to a Challenger 300 or G280, the cabin feels cramped for long-range missions.
- Runway Requirements: To achieve its speed, the wings are highly swept, necessitating higher approach speeds and significantly longer runways (5,000+ ft) than the straight-wing Citations.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
- Wingspan
- 69.2 ft
- Length
- 72.3 ft
- Height
- 19.2 ft
Weights
- Max Takeoff Weight
- 36,100 lbs
- Max Landing Weight
- 31,800 lbs
- Useful Load
- 14,075 lbs
- Fuel Capacity
- 1930 gal
Performance
- Cruise Speed
- 525 KTAS
- Range
- 3125 NM
- Service Ceiling
- 51,000 ft
- Rate of Climb
- 3650 fpm
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