Cessna 441 Conquest II

Twin Engine • Cessna • Conquest II Standard, Conquest II with Intercoolers, Conquest II Air Taxi Configuration

$250K – $900K
Market price range

Key Specifications

Manufacturer Cessna
Model 441 Conquest II
Category Twin Engine
Variants Conquest II Standard, Conquest II with Intercoolers, Conquest II Air Taxi Configuration
Production Years 1978 – 1986
Seating 6, 7, 8, 10 seats
Typical TTAF 6,500 hours
Markets United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Australia
Price Range $250K – $900K

Overview

The Cessna 441 Conquest II is a pressurized, twin-engine business aircraft that represents the pinnacle of Cessna's piston-powered twin-engine line. Introduced in 1978 as an improvement over the original Conquest, the Conquest II features more powerful engines, enhanced pressurization systems, and improved avionics capabilities. The aircraft is designed for business travel, charter operations, and personal transportation, capable of carrying up to 10 occupants including crew. Its pressurized cabin allows operation at altitudes up to 25,000 feet, making it suitable for transcontinental flights while avoiding most weather systems. The Conquest II is particularly valued for its reliability, reasonable operating costs compared to turboprops, and excellent single-engine performance. It remains popular in the used aircraft market among owner-operators and charter companies seeking an affordable alternative to turbine-powered twins. The aircraft's robust construction and comprehensive systems make it suitable for operations from unprepared airfields, though it typically operates from established airports. The Conquest II production ended in 1986, but many examples remain in active service.

Technical Specifications

Maximum Cruise Speed: 240 knots
Range: 1,770 nautical miles
Service Ceiling: 25,000 feet
Engines: Twin Continental TSIO-520-AE turbocharged, fuel-injected, 325 hp each
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 6,850 lbs
Empty Weight: 4,711 lbs
Payload: 2,139 lbs
Pressurization: 8.0 psi cabin differential (service ceiling 25,000 ft)
Landing Distance: 2,500 feet
Fuel Capacity: 200 gallons total