Cessna Citation X

The business jet built to outrun them all

Overview

Cessna United States ICAO: C750 1996–2018 Active $23.4 million (2015)

The Cessna Citation X was developed with a singular goal: to be the fastest civilian business jet in the world. Introduced in the 1990s, it combined swept-wing aerodynamics, powerful engines, and advanced avionics to deliver speeds previously associated with airliners. For operators who valued time above all else, the Citation X became a symbol of performance-driven executive travel.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Rolls-Royce AE3007C2
Engine type
Turbofan
Thrust
2 × 7,034 lbf · 31 kN
Avionics
Garmin G5000 avionics
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
12 economy · 8 business
Crew
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Cabin width
5 ft 5 in  ·  1.65 m
Cabin height
5 ft 7 in  ·  1.70 m
Cabin length
25 ft 2 in  ·  7.67 m
Exterior length
72 ft 4 in  ·  22.04 m
Tail height
19 ft 2 in  ·  5.85 m
Fuselage diameter
5 ft 11 in  ·  1.80 m
Wing span
63 ft 7 in  ·  19.39 m
Baggage volume
82 ft³  ·  2.3 m³
Gross weight
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Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
36,100 lb  ·  16,400 kg
Max landing weight
31,800 lb  ·  14,400 kg
Max payload
2,350 lb  ·  1,100 kg
Fuel capacity
1,930 gal · 7,300 L · 5,800 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
528 kt  ·  608 mph  ·  978 km/h
Maximum speed
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Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
86 kt  ·  99 mph  ·  159 km/h
Range
3,125 nm  ·  3,600 mi  ·  5,790 km
Fuel burn
1.59 nm/gal  ·  0.78 km/L
Ceiling
51,000 ft  ·  15,500 m
Rate of climb
3,650 ft/min  ·  19 m/s
Takeoff distance
5,150 ft  ·  1,570 m
Landing distance
2,750 ft  ·  830 m
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Cessna Citation X

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Operational Context

Cessna Citation X — redefining speed in business aviation

The Citation X, formally designated the Model 750, was launched by Cessna in 1990 and first flew in 1993 before entering service in 1996. Unlike earlier Citations that prioritized simplicity and efficiency, the Citation X was designed from the outset for high-speed cruise performance. Its sharply swept wing, clean aerodynamic profile, and powerful Rolls-Royce AE 3007C turbofan engines enabled it to achieve a maximum operating speed of Mach 0.92, making it the fastest certified civilian aircraft at the time.

The aircraft typically seats between 8 and 12 passengers in a stand-up cabin configuration. Although optimized for speed, it also offers a range of approximately 3,400 nautical miles, allowing nonstop transcontinental and select transatlantic routes. The Citation X introduced advanced avionics and systems compared to earlier models, improving flight management and operational efficiency.

In 2012, Cessna unveiled the Citation X+, an updated version with enhanced engines, avionics, and increased range, capable of reaching Mach 0.935. The Citation X family set numerous speed records and became particularly popular among corporate flight departments and charter operators seeking to minimize travel time between major business centers.

The Citation X stands apart in business aviation history as a purpose-built high-speed platform that prioritized performance without sacrificing cabin comfort. Its emphasis on speed helped redefine expectations in the large-cabin jet segment.

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