Engine
Conserve fuel. Fly the world’s fastest business jet.
Conventional wisdom would suggest that an airplane must consume more fuel to deliver more speed. But the Citation X is no conventional airplane. It is among the most fuel-efficient business jets in its category. No other business aircraft in the world flies so far, so fast, on so little. Much of the Citation X's speed and efficiency can be attributed to its Rolls-Royce engines. Designed for the rugged demands of regional airline and military operation, the high-bypass AE3007C1 turbofan engine has been custom-tailored to the Citation X. It gives the Citation X the highest thrust-to-weight ratio with the lowest specific fuel consumption of any business jet in its class.
The results are nothing short of spectacular. The Citation X can cross half a dozen time zones without a refueling stop. And you won't have to sacrifice speed to achieve this kind of range. Unlike most business jets that must operate at reduced speeds to accomplish long-range missions, the Citation X will fly at cruising speeds of Mach .82 and higher while achieving true transcontinental range, including trans-Atlantic missions. The 3,300-mile Singapore-to-Tokyo trip is just over six hours. Throttling back to slower speeds that are still faster than any competitor's long-range cruise, the Citation X's fuel consumption actually drops below all others' in this category. In your X, you'll use about as much fuel as slower midsize jets with smaller cabins. And you'll arrive at your destinations much sooner.
