Best San Jose Aircraft: Citation X

X Marks the Spot

The Citation X is a super midsize jet takes up the torch from Cessna's Citation 650 series. In addition to wings, tail, tail cone and gear made completely from scratch, it also features a spacious 24-foot long cabin and is capable of climbing at a rate of 3,650 fpm

This Citation X features 110V outlets, AirShow, a coffee pot, DirectTV, an enclosed lavatory with sink, Freon air conditioning, leather seats, and satellite-based and ground-based Wi-Fi.

The Citation X also comes with a partial galley, dishware, glassware, an ice bin and a microwave oven.

A Tradition of Simplicity

Like the other Citation jets, the Citation X is known for simplicity. The cockpit has easy-to-use controls. The Citation X also has simplified wing-fuselage connections, made possible by a one-piece wing slung below the fuselage and an area-ruled fuselage.

In 2009, Cessna began producing Citation X jets with epoxy/graphite elliptical winglets. This modification reduced the time it takes to climb to flight level 430 from 26 minutes to 22.