The Citation X is a twin-engine business jet manufactured by the Cessna Aircraft Company. A member of the Citation family of aircraft, it is the fastest business aircraft in the world, with a maximum speed of over 700 mph. 330 have been built so far.
History[]
The Citation X was first announced in October, 1990, as an improvement over the aging Citation 650 series. The aircraft first flew on December 21st, 1993, and entered service in 1996 after a number of issues with it were fixed, including engine flame outs and directional stability challenges. The Citation X went on to set a record for the civilian jet aircraft. It is still in production today, with an upgraded version, the New Citation X, currently in development.
Specifications[]
- Powerplant: two Rolls-Royce/Allison AE 3007C or 3007C1 turbofan engines
- Maximum speed: 700.3 mph (Mach 0.92)
- Cruising speed: 604 mph
- Range: 3,700 miles
- Rate of climb: 3,650 feet per minute
- Service ceiling: 51,000 feet
- Crew: 2
- Capacity: up to 12 passengers
- Empty weight: 21,600 lbs
- Length: 72 feet 4 inches
- Height: 19 feet 2 inches
- Wingspan: 63 feet 7 inches
- First Flight: Dec. 21, 1993
- Unit Cost: $22 million USD
- Introduction: 1996
- Produced: 1996- present
- Role: Business jet
- Number Built: 330+