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Cessna Citation X Super Midsize Jet Charter Guide

Cessna Citation X at a glance

Charter an original Citation X super-midsize jet. Compare 8-seat cabins, 72-cu-ft baggage, 3,070-nm NBAA range and 525-KTAS cruise performance.

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Cessna Citation X charter specifications and market context

Aircraft class
Super Midsize Jet
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company, now Textron Aviation
Category hourly planning range
$9,500–$13,000 per billable hour
Years manufactured
1996–2012 for the original Citation X

The original Citation X is a speed-focused super-midsize charter option for travelers who prioritize shorter airborne time on longer domestic missions. Its narrow stand-up cabin and 72-cubic-foot baggage compartment demand more deliberate passenger and bag planning than some wider peers, and the exact airframe must be reviewed rather than inferred from the model name.

Why the Cessna Citation X remains a charter consideration

Cessna announced the Citation X in 1990, flew the prototype in 1993 and began deliveries in 1996. The Model 750 paired a Citation-derived cabin cross-section with a new swept wing and Rolls-Royce power, then remained in original production through 2012 before the longer, wingleted, Garmin-equipped Citation X+ entered the market as a distinct version.

Variant note. This profile covers the original Citation X. The Citation X+ uses AE3007C2 engines, Garmin G5000 avionics, a longer cabin, production winglets and its own higher published range and speed references; those specifications are not applied here.

Overview and production sources: Textron Aviation — Textron Aviation's iconic Citation family marks 50 years of business jet innovation; European Union Aviation Safety Agency — EASA.IM.A.097 — Cessna 750 (Citation X).

Super Midsize Jet category-level whole-aircraft planning range; not a live offer or a model-specific quote. Pricing was reviewed August 29, 2026 and the current planning policy is effective through November 30, 2026. Only a current written proposal confirms the aircraft, direct carrier, inclusions, conditional charges and total trip price.

Inside the Cessna Citation X

Most charter Citation X cabins use eight executive seats in a double-club arrangement with tables, a forward galley or refreshment center, closets and an aft lavatory; some approved aircraft add auxiliary positions. The original passenger cabin is approximately 538 cubic feet, 23 feet 11 inches long, 5 feet 6 inches wide and 5 feet 8 inches high, with about 72 cubic feet of external baggage space. Seat articulation, natural-light feel, Wi-Fi, outlets, entertainment and lavatory belting depend heavily on refurbishment and the proposed tail.

Seat configuration
Typically 8 executive passengers; selected approved layouts include auxiliary positions for up to 11 total passengers
Cabin volume
Approximately 538 cu ft
Cabin dimensions
23 ft 11 in long × 5 ft 6 in wide × 5 ft 8 in high
Baggage capacity
Approximately 72 cu ft

External compartment; confirm bag dimensions, loading limits and access for the proposed aircraft.

Cabin sources: Textron Aviation Pre-Owned Direct — 1996 Citation X 750-0005 aircraft specification.

Cessna Citation X range, cruise speed and flight deck

The normalized original-model reference is 525 KTAS maximum cruise, not the 604 figure created when statute miles per hour are mislabeled as knots. Legacy-aircraft planning references cite approximately 3,070 nautical miles with full fuel, maximum takeoff weight and NBAA IFR reserves including a 200-nautical-mile alternate. Rolls-Royce AE3007C1 engines, Honeywell Primus 2000 avionics and a swept low wing define the platform; installed aerodynamic and avionics modifications require tail-level confirmation.

Range reference
Approximately 3,070 nm
Legacy-aircraft NBAA IFR reference with full fuel, MTOW and a 200-nm alternate; winglet status and mission inputs change the result.
Cruise speed reference
Up to 525 KTAS
OEM maximum-cruise reference at 35,000 ft and mid-cruise weight; not block speed.
Engines and efficiency context
Two Rolls-Royce AE3007C1 turbofans on the mature original configuration
Installed engine standard, thrust setting, altitude, payload and cruise profile determine fuel burn; the model-level engine identity is not a trip fuel-consumption guarantee.
Avionics
Honeywell Primus 2000 originally; Primus Elite, navigation, surveillance and connectivity upgrades vary by tail
Aerodynamic design
Swept low wing; installed aerodynamic modifications require aircraft-specific confirmation

Performance, engine and avionics sources: Textron Aviation Pre-Owned Direct — 1996 Citation X 750-0005 aircraft specification; European Union Aviation Safety Agency — EASA.IM.A.097 — Cessna 750 (Citation X); NASA Technical Reports Server — Cessna aircraft size and technology presentation.

Is the Cessna Citation X right for your charter?

The Citation X can suit an executive team that values pace and can keep luggage within the external-compartment plan, particularly on long transcontinental sectors. Jet Partners can source proposals from licensed direct carriers, but the carrier must approve runway, payload, weather and reserve feasibility, and the written offer should identify whether the aircraft is an original X or X+.

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Confirm these details in writing

  • Aircraft, cabin layout, passenger count and baggage fit.
  • Named direct air carrier and available trip-specific safety information.
  • Runway, payload, weather, routing and possible technical-stop limits.
  • Total price, inclusions, conditional charges and cancellation terms.

The properly licensed direct air carrier identified in the proposal retains operational control and makes the final flight-operational decisions.

Questions about chartering the Cessna Citation X

How many passengers can the Cessna Citation X carry?
Typically 8 executive passengers; selected approved layouts include auxiliary positions for up to 11 total passengers. That is a model-level reference, not a promise for every tail. The approved seat map, required crew, payload, baggage and mission conditions determine the passenger count that the direct carrier can accept.
What is the charter range of the Cessna Citation X?
Approximately 3,070 nm is the reviewed planning reference for this profile. Legacy-aircraft NBAA IFR reference with full fuel, MTOW and a 200-nm alternate; winglet status and mission inputs change the result. Winds, weather, routing, runway conditions, payload and required reserves determine practical nonstop capability.
What should I verify when comparing Cessna Citation X variants?
This profile covers the original Citation X. The Citation X+ uses AE3007C2 engines, Garmin G5000 avionics, a longer cabin, production winglets and its own higher published range and speed references; those specifications are not applied here. The written proposal should identify the exact variant, tail, seating, equipment and direct carrier rather than treating the directory name as proof of a particular configuration.
How much does it cost to charter the Cessna Citation X?
The reviewed category planning range is $9,500–$13,000 per billable hour. It is not a Cessna Citation X-specific offer; positioning, billable time, minimums, airports, taxes, fees, crew requirements and the actual aircraft determine the written trip price.
What cabin amenities are available on the Cessna Citation X?
Most charter Citation X cabins use eight executive seats in a double-club arrangement with tables, a forward galley or refreshment center, closets and an aft lavatory; some approved aircraft add auxiliary positions. The original passenger cabin is approximately 538 cubic feet, 23 feet 11 inches long, 5 feet 6 inches wide and 5 feet 8 inches high, with about 72 cubic feet of external baggage space. Seat articulation, natural-light feel, Wi-Fi, outlets, entertainment and lavatory belting depend heavily on refurbishment and the proposed tail. Those are model-level and reviewed-aircraft references; every required seat, lavatory, power, connectivity, entertainment, catering and baggage feature must be confirmed on the proposed tail.
Who operates a flight on the Cessna Citation X arranged through Jet Partners?
Jet Partners acts as an air charter broker and does not operate the aircraft. The properly licensed direct air carrier identified in the written proposal provides the flight, retains operational control and makes final safety and operational decisions.

Cessna Citation X technical sources

This editorial profile was reviewed August 28, 2026 against the manufacturer, regulator, operator-provided and other technical references identified below. Performance and cabin figures remain planning references; the proposed aircraft records and direct carrier control the accepted trip.

Some external technical or market references contain aircraft purchase values or operating-cost estimates. Those third-party figures are not Jet Partners charter quotes and are not reproduced on this page.

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