Citation X
03-17-2009, 06:54 AM
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It is quite the performer! The AE3007C engines are 6400 lbs of thrust each and are a slightly downrated version of the same engine that is on the Embraer 135. It really shows its stuff though in cruise at FL410 or 430. But I was most impressed when I saw Mach .88 at FL470.
03-17-2009, 09:32 PM
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Cessna had it figured out from the word go.
The straight wing citations might not be the fastest, but they weren't designed for that. They were designed to be easy to transition to for a turboprop pilot or single pilot and have a lower operating cost. Given the thousands of them out there, and the fact that they continue to produce them with some avionics/engine upgrades I'd say they hit the mark. Lears might have been faster, but take a look at the early accident rates of the two.
The X is right up there with the Global Express in terms of planes that look good sitting still. Amazingly that thing is mostly aluminum too. Not many composite bits outside.
The straight wing citations might not be the fastest, but they weren't designed for that. They were designed to be easy to transition to for a turboprop pilot or single pilot and have a lower operating cost. Given the thousands of them out there, and the fact that they continue to produce them with some avionics/engine upgrades I'd say they hit the mark. Lears might have been faster, but take a look at the early accident rates of the two.
The X is right up there with the Global Express in terms of planes that look good sitting still. Amazingly that thing is mostly aluminum too. Not many composite bits outside.
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