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CESSNA CITATION X / X+
Cessna Citation X / X+: The Speed Demon's Last Stand
The 1996 Rocket That Outran Physics
In 1996, Cessna did something audacious: they built the fastest civilian aircraft in the world. The Citation X could cruise at Mach 0.92 — faster than some fighter jets. It was the aircraft that made Cessna cool, that proved American engineering could outrun everyone.
Specifications That Broke Records
• Range: 6,408 km (3,460 nm) — transcontinental at Mach 0.90
• Speed: Mach 0.935 maximum — 1,078 km/h (583 knots) cruise
• Capacity: 8 – 12 passengers in the long, sleek cabin
• Engines: Rolls-Royce AE3007C (X) or AE3007C2 (X+) — 7,034 lbf, afterburner-like power
• Ceiling: 51,000 ft — above commercial traffic, above weather
The X+ (2012) added winglets, Garmin G5000 avionics, and Mach 0.935 capability — officially the fastest business jet until the G650 arrived. Production ended in 2018, but the legend continues.
• Speed: Mach 0.935 maximum — 1,078 km/h (583 knots) cruise
• Capacity: 8 – 12 passengers in the long, sleek cabin
• Engines: Rolls-Royce AE3007C (X) or AE3007C2 (X+) — 7,034 lbf, afterburner-like power
• Ceiling: 51,000 ft — above commercial traffic, above weather
The X+ (2012) added winglets, Garmin G5000 avionics, and Mach 0.935 capability — officially the fastest business jet until the G650 arrived. Production ended in 2018, but the legend continues.
The Market Today
Pre-owned Citation X aircraft trade between $3M and $6M. X+ models command $8M – $12M for their speed and avionics. Operating costs: $3,000 – 4,000 per hour — the price of speed.
The Verdict
The Citation X/X+ is aviation's muscle car — impractical, expensive, and absolutely thrilling. It was the fastest business jet in the world for two decades.
For the buyer seeking a Citation X, you're acquiring the last pure speed demon — the aircraft that says getting there fast is worth any cost.
For the buyer seeking a Citation X, you're acquiring the last pure speed demon — the aircraft that says getting there fast is worth any cost.
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