Midsize Business Jets
Overview
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.
Live Fleet Activity (C750)
📡
Fetching live data…
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
- —
- 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
- —
- 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
- —
- 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
Gallery
(/)
tap to zoom
(/)
Live fleet activity details
📡
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.
Sources and references used for research and fact-checking.