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Cessna Citation X Charter

For two decades the fastest civil aircraft in the sky after Concorde. Mach 0.92 at FL510, 3,460 nm of range, and block times no current super-midsize jet can match.

RANGE
6,408 km
MAX PAX
8
TOP SPEED
529 kt
CABIN H.
1.73 m
Cessna Citation X exterior

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Overview

The Cessna Citation X at a glance

The Citation X is chosen for three missions. First, time-critical transcontinental work: at Mach 0.92 it closes New York to Los Angeles roughly 25 minutes faster than a Challenger 350. Second, hot-and-high climb performance, going direct to FL450 and stepping to FL510 above weather. Third, low acquisition cost for real speed, with 2.5 to 7.5 million USD buying a 529 kt aircraft. The trade-offs are fuel burn near 336 gph and a 1,600 m field requirement that rules out short strips.
Specifications

Cessna Citation X specifications & fast facts

Range
6,408 km
Passengers
8
Top speed
529 kt
Cabin height
1.73 m
Cabin width
1.68 m
Manufacturer
Textron Aviation (Cessna)
Country of origin
United States (Wichita, Kansas)
First flight
21 December 1993
In production since
1996, production ended 2018
Aircraft still built
No, the line closed in 2018 with no direct Cessna successor
Units delivered
339 built (310 Citation X, 29 Citation X+)
Engines
2 × Rolls-Royce AE3007C1, 6,764 lbf each
Avionics
Honeywell Primus 2000, Garmin G5000 on the Citation X+
Max cruise altitude
51,000 ft
Cabin altitude
8,000 ft at FL510 (9.3 psi differential)
Baggage volume
2,322 L (82 cu ft), 775 lb limit
Takeoff distance
1,600 m (5,250 ft) balanced field at MTOW
Landing distance
1,431 m (4,693 ft)
Runway suitability
Needs 5,250 ft or more, so island and alpine strips are usually out
Certification
FAA type certificate 3 June 1996, Citation X+ approval 2014
Lavatory
Aft enclosed lavatory with vanity and vacuum system
Ownership & operating costs

Cost to charter, buy and operate a Cessna Citation X

Charter rate (EUR/hr)
€6,500 to 8,500
Ex-tax, European operators
Charter rate (USD/hr)
$6,250 to 7,500
North American operators
List price, new
~$21.5M
Factory-new, current model year
Pre-owned market
$2.5 to 7.5M
5-8 year old aircraft
Annual fixed cost
$600,000 to 720,000
Crew, hangar, insurance
Variable cost per hour
$3,800 to 4,600
Fuel, maintenance, fees
Crew required
2 pilots plus a cabin attendant on most charter legs.
Fuel burn
336 gph typical cruise (about 1,272 L/h)
Typical cruise
Typical annual use
350 to 500 hrs/yr
Hangar footprint
22.0 m × 19.4 m

Production ran from 1996 to 2018 across 339 aircraft with no direct Cessna replacement. Values have settled low enough that the type is now the cheapest way to buy Mach 0.9 cruise.

Compare

Cessna Citation X vs. similar super-midsize jets

How the Cessna Citation X stacks up against the other super-midsize jets we charter. Tap any linked model for the full spec sheet.

Aircraft Range Pax Top speed Cabin H × W Notes
Bombardier Challenger 350 5,926 km 10 470 kt 1.85 × 2.19 m The market-leading super-mid. Widest cabin in class, flat floor, and fly-by-wire controls. The Challenger 3500 upgrade added a modernised cabin and wireless charging.
Cessna Citation Longitude 6,482 km 9 483 kt 1.83 × 1.96 m The newest super-mid on the market. Fastest cruise in class, autothrottle, and the quietest cabin. Slightly narrower than the Challenger.
Embraer Praetor 600 7,778 km 12 466 kt 1.83 × 2.08 m The range king of the class: London to Dubai and Paris to New York non-stop. Full fly-by-wire, HUD, and a stand-out cabin design.
Bombardier Challenger 3500 6,296 km 10 470 kt 1.83 × 2.19 m The 2022 successor to the Challenger 350. Nuage seats, voice-controlled cabin, wireless charging. Same airframe, transformed interior.
Gulfstream G280 6,667 km 10 482 kt 1.88 × 2.13 m Gulfstream engineering in super-mid form. 4,500 ft cabin altitude at FL450 leads the class. Israeli airframe, Savannah completion.
Dassault Falcon 2000LXS 7,408 km 10 482 kt 1.88 × 2.34 m The widebody super-mid alternative. 2.34 m cabin width equals a Global 6000; short-field access equals a light jet.
Bombardier Challenger 350 Cessna Citation Longitude Embraer Praetor 600 Bombardier Challenger 3500 Gulfstream G280 Dassault Falcon 2000LXS

Considering a different size? Browse the full super-midsize jet lineup, or step up to a midsize jet for longer legs.

Gallery

Cessna Citation X photos

Cessna Citation X super-midsize jet cruising in thin high-altitude air
Cessna Citation X super-midsize jet cruising in thin high-altitude air
Citation X cabin with double-club seating and polished veneer tables
Citation X cabin with double-club seating and polished veneer tables
Citation X on a private ramp with swept wing and Rolls-Royce nacelles visible
Citation X on a private ramp with swept wing and Rolls-Royce nacelles visible
Citation X Honeywell Primus 2000 flight deck
Citation X Honeywell Primus 2000 flight deck
Typical missions

Popular Cessna Citation X routes

New York → London 6 h 15 min
Los Angeles → New York 4 h 20 min
London → Dubai 6 h 30 min
Frankfurt → Athens 2 h 35 min
Nice → Moscow 3 h 50 min
Miami → Los Angeles 4 h 40 min
Questions

Cessna Citation X FAQ

How many passengers can the Cessna Citation X seat?
Eight in the standard double-club charter layout, with a maximum certified capacity of twelve. Charter operators almost always fly it as an eight-seat aircraft to protect range.
What is the Cessna Citation X hourly charter rate?
North-American operators quote 6,250 to 7,500 USD per hour. European rates run 6,500 to 8,500 EUR per hour ex-tax, with some brokers publishing 8,000 EUR per hour as a standard super-midsize figure.
How much does a Cessna Citation X cost?
New list price was 20.6 to 21.5 million USD in the late 1990s, and the Citation X+ debuted at 23.4 million USD. Pre-owned aircraft now run 2.5 to 7.5 million USD depending on year, engine programme and avionics.
What does it cost to own and operate a Cessna Citation X?
Total annual budget at 450 owner-operated hours is about 2.7 million USD, split into roughly 685,000 USD fixed and 2 million USD variable. That works out near 6,050 USD per hour all-in, with fuel the dominant line item at 336 gph.
How many crew does the Cessna Citation X need?
Two pilots, plus a cabin attendant on most charter legs given the transatlantic and transcontinental missions the type is sold for. It is not single-pilot certified.
Where is the Cessna Citation X built?
Cessna, now Textron Aviation, built the Citation X in Wichita, Kansas. Rolls-Royce supplied the AE3007 engines from Indianapolis, and support today runs through the Textron Aviation service network.
When did the Cessna Citation X first fly?
The prototype flew on 21 December 1993 and the FAA type certificate followed on 3 June 1996. The Citation X+ variant was certified in 2014. Production ended in 2018.
Is the Cessna Citation X still in production?
No. Cessna closed the line in 2018 after 339 aircraft and did not replace it directly. The Citation Longitude covers the same cabin size at lower speed, so the Citation X remains the fastest Citation ever built.
What engines does the Cessna Citation X use?
Two Rolls-Royce AE3007C1 turbofans producing 6,764 lbf each. The AE3007C2 on the Citation X+ raised that to 7,034 lbf. The engine core is shared with the Embraer ERJ family, which helps parts availability.
How does the Cessna Citation X compare to an Embraer Praetor 600?
The Praetor 600 has a wider 2.08 m cabin, 6,000 ft cabin altitude and about 400 nm more range with fly-by-wire controls. The Citation X is 40 to 45 knots faster in cruise and costs a fraction of the Praetor to buy pre-owned. Choose the Praetor for cabin comfort, the Citation X for block time per dollar.
Can the Cessna Citation X use short runways?
Not really. It needs about 1,600 m balanced field at MTOW and 1,431 m to land, so Sardinia and most Greek island strips work but Samedan, Courchevel and London City do not.
What is the baggage capacity?
2,322 litres or about 82 cubic feet in the aft compartment, with a 775 lb weight limit. It is not accessible in flight.