The Five Fastest Business Jets

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There’s really no luxury item more convenient than a private business jet. Not only can a business jet get you from New York to Europe in only a few hours, but they also help you get there in style. A number of private business jet manufacturers, from Cessna to Gulfstream, are releasing new and improved top-of-the-line luxury business jets that are fast. As a demand for faster, lighter, and more personal jets continues to rise, manufacturers are releasing very light double and single engine jets that get you where you need to be in a hurry. The private business jets on this list are the fastest in the world, while some are even only a mach or two away from breaking the sound barrier.

5. Gulfstream G450 – Mach 0.880

The first Gulfstream model on this list, the G450 is powered by two Rolls-Royce Tay Mk engines that can reach up to 669 miles per hour. With a max range of 4,350 nautical miles and a cruising altitude of 45,000 feet, this private jet can carry up to 19 passengers in its 45-foot-long cabin and comes equipped with Honeywell DirecTV, a lightning sensor system, and a private camera security system.

4. Gulfstream G550 – Mach 0.887

Named by many as the best-in-value business aircraft, the Gulfstream G550 can fit up to 18 passengers and has the efficiency to fly 6,750 nautical miles non-stop. Not only does the G550 reach a maximum speed of 675 miles per hour and a maximum altitude of 51,000 feet, but the private jet is also capable of operating out of short-field, high-altitude airports. Features include wireless internet, satellite communications, and an entertainment center.

3. Falcon 8X – Mach 0.900

Spacious, speedy, and luxurious, the Falcon 8X is the newest model in the Falcon family of business jets by Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation. With a cabin length of 42.67 feet, the Falcon 8X is extremely spacious, open, and comfortable and allows for over 30 possible layouts. The 8X also has a non-stop range of 6,450 nautical miles, outstanding short-field, high-altitude performance, and features extremely low noise levels.

2. Gulfstream 650ER – Mach 0.925 

The latest and fastest of Gulfstream’s business jet models can carry up to 19 passengers at a maximum altitude of 51,000 feet, and the additional range capabilities of the 650ER–7,500 nautical miles non-stop–significantly increases the number of non-stop connections possible between cities. Features include handcrafted seats and divans, digital audio and HD video equipment, 26-inch widescreen televisions, and a convection oven.

1. Cessna Citation X – Mach 0.935

The world’s fastest operating private business jet, the Cessna Citation X can reach a maximum speed of 712 miles per hour, a maximum altitude of 51,000 feet, and a maximum range of 3,429 nautical miles. Two dual-channel FADEC-controlled Rolls-Royce AE3007C2 turbo fan engines power the Citation X, allowing the 12-passenger plane to climb to 43,000 feet in just under 30 minutes. The plane features custom interiors, a private lavatory and vanity, and a cabin management and entertainment system.

Photo Courtesy of Cessna Corp/Newsmakers

Written by Derrick Krom

Derrick is a recent graduate of Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia where he received a B.A. in English and Communication Studies. Throughout his life, Derrick has traveled the country and even got to study abroad in London, England for four amazing months. He's a guitar player, avid music fan and lover of literature, film, and all things entertainment.