The Conquest II is a turboprop aircraft with a maximum range of 1,720 nm, 8 seats. SkyAccess tracks 1 active Conquest II aircraft across 1 certified charter operators, with 3 upcoming empty legs published on this type.
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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