Whether you’re looking at ownership, membership, or simply to charter a private jet, you may be interested in knowing the specs of the jet that you’ll be traveling in. The Citation X and the Challenger 300 are both super midsize private jets with comparable characteristics, but here are some important things to know about these aircraft before you make a decision. First of all, what is a super midsize jet? Super midsize aircraft are aircraft that will seat 8 or 9 passengers comfortably and can fly coast to coast without requiring a fuel stop.

Cessna Citation X
The Cessna Citation X is an American super midsize jet that was first introduced in 1993 and has been in production ever since. There is an upgraded Citation X+ with a stretched cabin and a few more upgrades. The Citation X is the first Cessna to use a Rolls-Royce engine and integrated avionics. It has a number of innovative features, notably the large diameter of the engine intakes which reduces noise from the engines and improves fuel efficiency. It also has a highly swept wing which increases its top speed.The Citation X+
The Cessna Citation X+, introduced in 2012, has an upgraded cabin and a major boost in avionics, including three 14 inch screens and a heads-up display (HUD). Because of increased fuel consumption and increased thrust, the Citation X+ has a higher cruising speed and a longer range. Of the Citation X and X+ aircraft in operation, by continent North America has the largest percentage at 89% followed by Europe (5%), accounting for a combined total of 94% of the world’s fleet. (avbuyer.com)