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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.


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