Jet heads can argue about which plane has the most head room, greatest range, best fuel efficiency or plushest interiors, but in the end one thing trumps all else: good old-fashioned full throttle, rev the engines, leave-em-in-the-dust speed. After all, if it wasn’t about getting there fast, would you be flying in the first place? Check out the five fastest private jets out there, any of which should satisfy the jetsetter’s need for speed.

Citation X

Speed: max 700 mph, cruise 624 mph
Range: 3250 nautical miles

With the retirement of the Concorde, the Cessna Citation X now holds the title of fastest civilian airplane in the world, with a top speed of 700 miles per hour. While its range of 3740 miles makes it less than ideal for intercontinental travel, no plane will get you from the New York to L.A. faster.

Falcon 7X

Speed: max 593, mph cruise 559
Range: 5,950 nautical miles

The Falcon 7X is the only business jet currently in production that has more than two engines, and it knows how to make good use of them, propelling the plane to speeds in excess of 590 miles per hour.

Bombardier Global Express XRS

Speed: max 677 mph, cruise 647 mph
Range: 6325nm

The Global Express XRS’s super long range, high speed and ample cabin space make it the most sought after business jet on the market these days. It should enjoy its time at the top before the G-650 arrives.

Gulfstream G650

Speed: max 704, cruise 562 mph
Range: 7000 nautical miles

Gulfstream’s forthcoming flagship model will reign supreme in basically every category—including a blisteringly fast top speed of 704 mph.

Javelin Mark 10

Speed: max 600 mph, cruise 575 mph
Range: 1000 nautical miles

The Javelin Mark 10 may not be the fastest private jet, but it certainly feels that way. Essentially a modified version of a trainer for fighter pilots, the plane has room for just one passenger and a pilot. But if you’ve ever wanted to do a barrel roll on your way to a board meeting, this is the plane for you.