CESSNA 441 CONQUEST II

• Passengers 8

Built to fill the gap between Cessna’s piston and engine aircraft, the Cessna 441 Conquest II proved a legendary performer and remains a versatile and reliable charter option today.

About this aircraft

• A development of the Cessna 404 Titan, the original Cessna 441 received certification in 1977 and was rebranded the Conquest II in 1983.
• The Conquest II typically seats eight passengers and a maximum of nine. A further seat can be used in the cockpit with a single pilot, however, this option is not available for charter.
• The aircraft is capable of flights from New York to Miami or London to Ibiza, although its range is considerably less with a full payload.
• The baggage hold has space for around five suitcases. It’s also large enough for golf clubs or skis.
• Production of the Cessna 441 Conquest II ceased in 1986.

With its long range and low operating costs, the Cessna 441 Conquest II was unparalleled in its time. Today, many have been retrofitted to compete against more modern turboprops.

Interior design

The Conquest II cabin is typically configured for seven or eight passengers, but can seat nine in a high-density format. If the aircraft is owned, a further passenger can sit in the cockpit along with a single pilot, but this option isn’t available for charter. A seat towards the rear of the plane can be used as a non-enclosed lavatory if required.

Below are some typical configurations found inside a Cessna 441 Conquest II.

Interesting facts to learn before you fly

• Newer, refurbished models might feature screens and a quieter, more modern cabin.
• The hold is large enough for skis or golf clubs.
• There’s space for an unenclosed lavatory and a privacy curtain can be installed.
• Upgraded models usually feature winglets to improve performance. Many also have four-blade Hartzell propellers instead of three-bladed propellers.
• Another Cessna aircraft, the smaller Model 425 which was delivered in 1980, carries the name ‘Conquest I’.

Technological features

The original Cessna 441 Conquest II featured twin Garrett TPE331 turboprop engines. Some upgraded models are fitted with more powerful Garrett TPE331-10s, which considerably increase climb rate and improve cruise speed at altitude.

Most Conquest IIs still use their original factory-installed Cessna autopilot, however the last 20 aircraft built have Sperry SPZ500s to provide better assistance for the pilot and reduce workload. Retrofits usually feature Rockwell Collins APS-65 or S-Tec 2100 systems, while a full avionics upgrade can incorporate SiriusXM satellite weather radars for full coast-to-coast coverage without altitude limitations, RVSM altimeters, GPS and a terrain and traffic collision avoidance system that provides avoidance alerts based on the Conquest II’s ability to climb.

History

In the early 1970s, Cessna started developing a new aircraft that would bridge the gap between its piston and jet-powered models. The initial prototype, Model 435, was unveiled in 1972 and would be powered by GTSIO-520 engines by Teledyne Continental Motors.

By 1975, elements from the Cessna 404 Titan had transformed the aircraft into Cessna’s first ever turboprop and it was re-designated as Model 441. It received FAA type certification in 1977 and was renamed the Conquest II in 1983.

Over 350 of the Conquest II were built until production ceased in 1986.

Manufacturer

Cessna was founded in 1927 by Clyde Cessna and Victor Roos. It was originally called the Cessna-Roos Aircraft Company, but Roos’ name was dropped after he resigned just one month into the partnership and sold back his interest to Cessna.

Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, the company specialised in producing small piston-powered planes and business jets. After becoming one of the world’s biggest general aviation producers, it was bought by General Dynamics in 1985 and by Textron in 1992. In March 2014, Cessna stopped operating as a subsidiary company and joined Beechcraft and Hawker as one of the three distinct brands produced by Textron Aviation.

Cost

A used Cessna 441 Conquest II costs around $850,000 to $1.5 million (USD), while a recently retrofitted aircraft can cost more.

Charter rates

Charter rates for the Cessna 441 Conquest II can vary depending on the length of the journey you have planned, as well as the airports you decide to fly in and out of.

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Wet lease rates

ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) wet lease rates for the Cessna 441 Conquest II can vary depending on the aircraft’s age, lease term length, number of guaranteed block hours and average cycle ratio.