5 Fastest and Most Advanced Private Jet Aircraft in 2024
A private jet is an aircraft that is owned and used privately. The aircraft can be bought or rented. Private jets are known as planes that can fly much faster and higher than commercial planes in general. Private jets certainly symbolize luxury. In addition, private jets have limited passenger capacity.
Even though it is known as a plane that can fly much faster than planes in general, what private jets have the highest speed and are large in size?
The following is a list of the 5 fastest large private jets in 2024, as reported by Simple Flying, Friday (19/4/2024).
1. Gulfstream G700
In October 2019, this aircraft became the newest variant of the Gulfstream G series and was included in the fastest private jet category in its class. This aircraft has a Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) of 4,000 lb (1,800 kg) greater than the G650ER. The G700 far outperforms the G650ER in terms of cabin space flexibility and innovation.
At the rear of the fuselage, the G700 is powered by a Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engine and is capable of a maximum speed of Mach 0.925 (536 knots, 617 mph, 993 km/h).
The Gulfstream G700 private jet can accommodate a maximum capacity of 19 passengers. The thrust per engine is 18,250 lbf (81.2 kN). Operational range of 7750 NM (8,920 miles, 14,350 km). The maximum altitude reached by the G700 is 51,000 ft (15,545 m).
2. Cessna Citation x+
The Cessna Citation x+ is a medium-sized business private jet. This aircraft was produced in 2012. The Citation x+ reaches a speed of Mach 0.935 (536 knots, 617 mph, 993 km/h). The aircraft has an MTOW of 36,000 lb (16,600 kg) with an operational range of 3,460 NM (3,980 miles, 6,410 km).
Citation x+ can accommodate a maximum capacity of 12 passengers. The thrust per engine is 7,035 lbf (31.3 kN). The maximum altitude reached by the Citation x+ is 51,000 ft (15,545 m). The powerplant used is 2x Rolls-Royce AE3007C2.
3. Gulfstream G650ER
The G650ER is a series from Gulfstream with a longer range than the G650 with superior MTOW and fuel capacity. The fuel capacity is 500 NM (900 km). The aircraft has a maximum speed of Mach 0.925 (531 knots, 611 mph, 983 km/h).
The G650ER can accommodate a maximum capacity of 19 passengers. The powerplant used is 2x Rolls-Royce BR725. The thrust per engine is 16,900 lbf (75.2 kN). The maximum altitude the G650ER can reach is 51,000 ft (15,545 m).
4. Bombardier Global 7500
The Global 7500 is the largest private jet series in the Bombardier Global family. This aircraft can reach speeds of Mach 0.925. The aircraft is powered by two General Electric (GE) Passport engines that produce 16,900 lbf (75.2 kN) of thrust each.
The engine can take the Global 7500 as high as 51,000 feet (611 mph, 983 km/h). Fuel capacity is 7,500 NM (8,600 miles, 13,900 km). The powerplant used by the Global 7500 is 2x Rolls-Royce BR725. Apart from that, the Global 7500 can also accommodate a maximum capacity of 19 passengers.
5. Dassault Falcon 8X
The Falcon 8X is a series of private jet aircraft derived from the Dassault Falcon 7X. This aircraft can reach speeds of Mach 0.8 (459 knots, 528 mph, 850 km/h). Compared to the 7X, the Falcon 8X is far superior in terms of improved engine optimization, aerodynamic performance and fuel capacity.
In the Dassault family there are 3 series of private jets produced with 3 engines, namely the Falcon 7X, 8X and 900. The Falcon 8X private jet can accommodate a maximum capacity of 16 passengers. The powerplant used is 3x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307D.
The thrust produced by this aircraft is 6,722 lbf (29.9 kN). Fuel capacity is 6,450 NM (7,425 miles, 11,945 km).
