Heavy Jets compared
Cessna Citation X+ vs Dassault Falcon 8X
Both are heavy jets. The Falcon 8X seats 7 more passengers (16 vs 9). The Falcon 8X flies 5,645 km (3,048 nm) farther: 11,945 km against 6,300 km. The Citation X+ cruises 71 km/h faster. The Falcon 8X has the taller cabin (1.88 m vs 1.75 m).
Specifications side by side
The better figure in each row is in gold. Hourly rates are estimates including crew and fuel, before taxes and airport fees.
| Specification | Citation X+ | Falcon 8X |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 9 | 16 (better) |
| Range | 6,300 km3,402 nm | 11,945 km6,450 nm (better) |
| Cruise speed | 971 km/h524 kt (better) | 900 km/h486 kt |
| Cabin height | 1.75 m5.7 ft | 1.88 m6.2 ft (better) |
| Cabin width | 1.90 m6.2 ft | 2.34 m7.7 ft (better) |
| Cabin length | 8.40 m27.6 ft | 12.30 m40.4 ft (better) |
| Baggage | 82 cu ft | 140 cu ft (better) |
| Engines | 2 | 3 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Est. hourly rate | $6,800/hr (better) | $14,000/hr |
Which should you charter?
Pick the Citation X+ if you want the shorter flight time (it cruises 71 km/h faster).
Pick the Falcon 8X if you need the extra 5,645 km (3,048 nm) of range, you are a group of 10 to 16, headroom matters (the cabin is 13 cm taller) and you want more room to spread out (the cabin is 3.9 m longer).
The Citation X+ is estimated at $6,800/hr against $14,000/hr for the Falcon 8X, about $7,200 less per hour. Charters are billed by flight time, so the faster Citation X+ saves about 5 minutes per 1,000 km flown. Real quotes depend on the operator, the aircraft's age and how far it has to fly to reach you.
Example trip: the Falcon 8X can fly London (LTN) to Toronto (YYZ) nonstop, 5,694 km. The Citation X+ would need a fuel stop on that route.
Nonstop means within 90% of published range, before winds, payload and fuel reserves; the operator confirms each route.
Citation X+ vs Falcon 8X: common questions
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