Skip to content

Cessna Citation X

Cessna · C750

Citation X, once the fastest civilian aircraft in production at Mach 0.935. Popular for time-sensitive executive travel.

A RECAT F jet with 2 engines that reaches FL510, well above most traffic. Cruises at Mach 0.90. Climbs well at 3,500 fpm.

2x JetSmall+RECAT FFL510 ceilingILS capable

Cessna Citation X

Photo: Eugene Butler · GFDL 1.2 · Wikimedia Commons

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Jet
Weight classSmall+ (S+)
RECAT-EU categoryF (Light)
Service ceiling51,000 ft (FL510)
Max climb rate3,500 fpm
Max descent rate3,000 fpm

Speed envelope

Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.

ParameterValue
Minimum speed120 kts
Landing speed135 kts
Cruise speedM0.90 (~609 kts TAS)
Maximum speedM0.94 (~400 kts TAS)

Runway requirements

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length10,335 ft / 1.70 nm / 3,150 m
Landing field length6,483 ft / 1.07 nm / 1,976 m

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category9

Where you'll see it

The Cessna Citation X is a business jet that operates worldwide. You'll see corporate traffic like this in most center and approach airspaces, often requesting direct routing and higher altitudes.


Back to RECAT F - Light · All aircraft