The Cessna Citation X is a medium size business jet aircraft manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. After the Customer Advisory Council proposed that Cessna Aircraft Company design a new jet model with increased speed and a pressurized baggage compartment, the Citation X program was initiated. The Citation X, which became the 750 series, received type certification on June 3, 1996.
The Citation X is powered by two Rolls-Royce AE3007C turbofan engines with 6,764 pounds of thrust, giving it a range pf 3,111 nm with four passengers and available fuel. This jet is claimed to be the fastest business aircraft in production at Mach .935. It set multiple speed records, one of them by Arnold Palmer in 1997, when it operated at 473 knots on a 5,000 km closed course.
The design of the Citation X includes larger engine intakes, which improves fuel efficiency, as well as highly swept wings that contribute to the increased critical Mach number. The cabin measures 23.7 feet long by 5.6 feet wide by 5.7 feet tall giving it a total cabin volume of 527 cubic feet. The dimensions make it comfortable for 8 passengers, with the maximum configuration seating for 12. The baggage compartment can hold up to 15 bags, assuming your average piece of luggage is less than 5 cubic feet. The Citation X has a maximum range of headwinds, high altitude, hot temperatures, or higher capacity of 3700 miles and a maximum speed of 604 mph.