First Cessna Citation X with winglets delivered

wingletsThe first Citation X to be fitted with elliptical winglets has been delivered. The winglets were designed by Wichita-based Winglet Technology in collaboration with Cessna.

The patented shape increases lift and reduces drag on the aircraft, which decreases fuel consumption and increases the plane’s speed and range, Cessna said.

Plans are underway to offer the winglet to be installed on Citation Xs at Cessna’s nine service centers in the U.S. and Europe. Cessna Parts Distribution will provide spares support for the installed winglet.

4 Comments

  1. Einstein
    Posted August 31, 2009 at 12:35 pm | Permalink

    A picture would have helped (they are worth a thousand words you know).

  2. spikewhite
    Posted August 31, 2009 at 12:52 pm | Permalink

    Pictures:
    http://www.winglet-technology.com/?gclid=CL6D7IW7zpwCFQ_xDAodOSTrIw

  3. spikewhite
    Posted August 31, 2009 at 12:53 pm | Permalink

    Even better pictures:
    http://www.winglet-technology.com/photos.html

  4. rocket123
    Posted August 31, 2009 at 3:10 pm | Permalink

    Looks good!
    They ought to do the same for the Sovereign!

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