Cessna Conquest II: Undervalued, Speedy, Fuel Efficient Turboprop

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Cessna 441 Conquest II’s blend of 300+ kt. Cruise speeds and top-notch fuel efficiency should be stimulating buyer interest, especially in light of fuel price increases and pressures to “go green.” But it isn’t. Instead, potential buyers are migrating toward light jets. Yet, Conquest II can fly...
Fred George

Fred formerly was senior editor and chief pilot with Business & Commercial Aviation and Aviation Week's chief aircraft evaluation pilot. He has flown left seat in virtually every turbine-powered business jet produced in the past three decades.

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