Cessna 441 Conquest II
Cessna · United States · first flew 1974 · light aircraft
The Cessna 441 Conquest II is a larger twin-turboprop pressurised business aircraft than the Conquest I, powered by Garrett TPE331 engines and offering seating for up to eight passengers. It was the flagship of Cessna's turboprop line in the early 1980s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, tapered |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turboprop, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Longer fuselage than the Conquest I with eight-seat cabin |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Longer fuselage than the Conquest I with eight-seat cabin
- Garrett TPE331 turboprops — less common than PT6 in class
- Pressurised low-wing twin with three-blade propellers
Larger than the Conquest I with a noticeably longer fuselage; the three-blade Garrett engine propellers and squared-off engine nacelles differ from the PT6-powered Conquest I's five-blade props.
Specifications
- The Cessna 441 Conquest II has a length of 11.89 m (39 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 15.04 m (49 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 547 km/h (340 mph).
- Typical crew: 1-2 pilots + up to 8 passengers.
Figures are for the representative variant described above; marks differ. See how AircraftIQ sources figures.
History
Unlike the 425 which adapted an existing airframe, the 441 was designed as a new, larger turboprop aircraft with Garrett engines. It first flew in 1974 and entered production in 1977, with 362 aircraft built before the line closed in 1986. The choice of Garrett TPE331 engines rather than the more popular PT6A differentiated it from competitors.
Variants
Only one main production variant was offered; upgrades involved avionics and interior refinements. Some operators converted aircraft to PT6A power.
Where you'll see it
Operated by corporate and charter operators in North America, Europe, and Australasia; its speed and eight-seat capacity made it competitive with King Air 200-class aircraft.
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