The story
For most of two decades the Citation X was the fastest business jet flying, and the X+ edition is cleared to Mach 0.935, just shy of the sound barrier. It's the jet you charter when time literally is money.
Its wing is swept back 37 degrees, more than any other business jet. Among civil aircraft only the Boeing 747 sweeps further, at 37.5.
Quick answers
How do you identify a Citation X?
Long, sleek fuselage with the most sharply swept wing of any Citation and a swept T-tail. Huge round engine intakes on the rear fuselage. The X+ wears tall elliptical winglets.
What does a Citation X sound like?
AE3007 at near-Mach speed — a distinctive whine that says 'I'm in a hurry'.
How fast is the Citation X?
Top speed is 527 kts (Mach 0.935, X+).
How many passengers does the Citation X carry?
Up to 12. A typical layout is 8 (executive).
How far can the Citation X fly?
Range is about 3,460 nmi.
How big is the Citation X?
It is 72 ft 4 in long and 63 ft 7 in (X+: 69 ft 2 in) across the wings.
When did the Citation X first fly?
Its first flight was in 1993.
How many Citation Xs have been built?
339 (310 X, 29 X+) built.
How rare is a Citation X in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first Citation X catch is worth 25 points.
