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Private Jets by Speed
Compare private jets by cruising speed. When time is money, choose the fastest aircraft for your mission.
Fastest Private Jets
| Rank | Aircraft | Max Speed | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cessna Citation X+ | 527 ktas (Mach 0.935) | Fastest civilian jet |
| #2 | Gulfstream G700 | 516 ktas (Mach 0.925) | Ultra-long range flagship |
| #3 | Bombardier Global 7500 | 516 ktas (Mach 0.925) | Longest range business jet |
| #4 | Gulfstream G650ER | 516 ktas (Mach 0.925) | Popular with executives |
| #5 | Dassault Falcon 8X | 481 ktas (Mach 0.90) | Tri-jet efficiency |
Speed by Category
Very Light Jets
300-400 knots
Cirrus Vision Jet345 ktas
Embraer Phenom 100EV390 ktas
Eclipse 550375 ktas
Light Jets
400-450 knots
HondaJet Elite S422 ktas
Cessna Citation CJ4451 ktas
Embraer Phenom 300E464 ktas
Midsize Jets
440-480 knots
Cessna Citation XLS+441 ktas
Hawker 900XP466 ktas
Learjet 75465 ktas
Super-Midsize Jets
470-520 knots
Bombardier Challenger 350470 ktas
Gulfstream G280482 ktas
Cessna Citation Longitude476 ktas
Large Cabin Jets
500-560 knots
Gulfstream G550488 ktas
Dassault Falcon 900LX481 ktas
Bombardier Global 6000513 ktas
Ultra-Long Range (Fastest)
510-590 knots
Gulfstream G700516 ktas
Bombardier Global 7500516 ktas
Cessna Citation X+527 ktas