The Conquest II is a turboprop with a maximum range of 1,720 nm, 8 seats. SkyAccess tracks 1 active Conquest II aircraft across 1 certified charter operators, with 0 upcoming empty legs published on this type.
The Conquest II is a turboprop with 8 seats and a published maximum range of 1,720 nm (about 1,979 miles or 3,185 km).
It has a top speed of 300 knots (about 345 mph), a normal cruise speed of 291 knots, a service ceiling of 35,000 ft and a maximum takeoff weight of 9,850 lb. It is powered by two Honeywell Engines TPE331-10U engines.
The cabin has 245 cu ft of interior volume.
Cessna’s Conquest II is one of the easier transitions from multiengine to turbine power aircraft for an instrument-rated pilot. The Cessna Conquest II-10 is a specific variant of the Cessna 425 Conquest II, developed with a focus on improved performance and efficiency. This variant, which first appeared in the early 1980s, was part of Cessna's continued efforts to refine their line of turboprop aircraft. While the base model of the Cessna 425 Conquest II was introduced in 1977, the II-10 version was an upgraded configuration that featured a more powerful engine variant, the Garrett TPE331-10U turboprop engines, designed to provide better performance and fuel efficiency. The Conquest II-10 variant was designed to offer a higher level of speed and range compared to earlier versions of the Conquest II, thanks to the more powerful engines. This model was aimed primarily at business aviation customers looking for a high-performance aircraft that could provide fast, long-range capabilities without sacrificing efficiency. The II-10 was specifically designed with a focus on taking advantage of the newer engine technology to provide better climb rates, faster cruise speeds, and improved overall operational costs. As a result of these modifications, the Cessna Conquest II-10 enjoyed popularity in the corporate and charter aviation sectors. However, like the other variants of the Cessna 425, the production of the Conquest II-10 was eventually discontinued in the mid-1980s, as Cessna shifted focus to other aircraft models, including the Cessna 441 Conquest and other turboprop and jet offerings. Today, the Conquest II-10 is still valued in the used aircraft market, particularly for those seeking an efficient and well-performing turboprop for mid-range travel. It is an ideal turboprop for a small number of passengers or individual flights with the need to transport as many as six passengers at 250 knots as far as 1180 nm.
1 certified charter operators list a Conquest II on SkyAccess. Operator identity is kept confidential: members and charter requests get the full list.
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Contact us to access →On paper, its range covers trips as long as New York (TEB) to Palm Beach (PBI), about 900 nm, without a fuel stop. Distances are great-circle; real range shrinks with headwinds, passengers and baggage, weather and runway length, and the operator confirms the routing on your quote.
| Trip | Distance | Share of max range | Nonstop? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (VNY) to Las Vegas (LAS) | 200 nm | 12% | Within max range |
| New York (TEB) to Chicago (MDW) | 620 nm | 36% | Within max range |
| Los Angeles (VNY) to Los Cabos (SJD) | 810 nm | 47% | Within max range |
| New York (TEB) to Palm Beach (PBI) | 900 nm | 52% | Within max range |
| New York (TEB) to Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,130 nm | 124% | Beyond max range, plan a fuel stop |
| Los Angeles (VNY) to Honolulu (HNL) | 2,220 nm | 129% | Beyond max range, plan a fuel stop |
| New York (TEB) to London (LTN) | 2,990 nm | 174% | Beyond max range, plan a fuel stop |
| Los Angeles (VNY) to Tokyo (HND) | 4,750 nm | 276% | Beyond max range, plan a fuel stop |
| New York (TEB) to Dubai (DXB) | 5,940 nm | 345% | Beyond max range, plan a fuel stop |
Request the Conquest II as an on-demand charter for fixed dates, or book a Conquest II empty leg when one matches your trip. Empty legs are typically 25 to 75% below a comparable full charter.