The Citation X took the title of fastest passenger plane when The Concorde retired in 2003. The plane is able to go up to 700 miles per hour. This is very close to breaking the sound barrier, a speed of 761.2 miles an hour. The Citation X is also fully equipped with many amenities such as leather seats, entertainment options and a spacious interior.
The Falcon F7X is capable of traveling at speeds up to 685 miles an hour. The F7X is very spacious with a cabin 40 feet in length. It also features special technology to muffle the engine noise for the passengers. The F7X also has a cruising altitude of 6,000 feet. This is about 2,000 feet lower than many other aircraft.
The Gulfstream G650, introduced in 2008, can reach a maximum speed of 700 miles an hour. It can seat up to 18 passengers and allows for meetings of up to six people. It features PlaneView II which gives the pilot access to many tools and features including 3D weather radar. The G650 is outfitted for maximum comfort and safety.
The Gulfstream G550 has a cruising speed of 600 miles per hour and a top speed of 675 miles an hour. The G550 includes Gulfstream's PlaneView technology which puts the pilot in an advanced cockpit. The cockpit features an enhanced heads-up display which captures environmental terrain and synthetic vision which improves visibility. The G550 also includes 12 seating configurations for up to 18 passengers.
