Cessna 750 Citation 10
The Cessna Citation X was, for many years, the fastest civilian aircraft in the world, cruising at up to Mach 0.92 — nearly as fast as the speed of sound and faster than almost every other business jet flying. Its swept wing and powerful engines were specifically optimised for high-speed cruise rather than short-field performance, the opposite trade-off most Citations made. That speed record only ended when the Gulfstream G650 was certified for slightly higher speeds decades later. It remains a favourite of business travellers who value arriving as quickly as possible over ultra-long range.
Did you know?
For years the fastest civilian jet flying, the Citation X's swept wing was tuned purely for high-speed cruise, not short runways.
Specifications
| Length | 22.4 m (74 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.1 m (69 ft) |
| Height | 5.7 m (19 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 12 |
| Persons on board | 14 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 16.3 t |
| Range | 3,460 NM (6,408 km) |
| Maximum speed | 551 kt (1,020 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 51,000 ft (15,545 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 48,000 ft (14,630 m) |
| Rate of climb | 4,400 ft/min (22.4 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,701 m (5,581 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 6,930 l |
| Engines | AE 3007C2 |
| Units built | 29 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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