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| On 15 November 1974, Cessna announced the development of a new turboprop-powered pressurised executive transport which is designated Cessna Model 441. The prototype was flown for the first time on 26 August 1975 and by the time that initial deliveries began in 1977 the type had been given the name Conquest. The aircraft was powered by two Garrett TPE331 turboprop engines which had been developed specially to provide the high-alti-tude/high-speed performance that Cessna required for this 11-seat transport.
Cessna had designed the Conquest in the hope that it would slot into the market between available powered business aircraft. However, marketing plans were delayed when problems arose in early 1978, one of the first production aircraft being involved in a crash; this resulted in the Conquest being grounded by Cessna. Modification of the tail unit was carried out before the type was re-certificated, and as a result of this, aircraft that were already completed had to be provided with a new tailplane.
The Model 441 Conquest incorporated the wing and landing gear of the Model 404 Titan, with the span increased by the use of wingtip extensions. The pressurised and air-conditioned cabin could accommodate up to 10 passengers, although a four-seat de luxe version was offered for executive use. In 1983 the Model 441 was redesignated and marketed as the Conquest II and by 1986 when production ceased, 353 examples had been sold.
| MODEL | Model 441 |
| ENGINE | 2 x Garrett TPE331-8-401S/402S turboprops, 474kW |
| WEIGHTS |
| Take-off weight | 4468 kg | 9850 lb |
| Empty weight | 2631 kg | 5800 lb |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Wingspan | 15.04 m | 49 ft 4 in |
| Length | 11.89 m | 39 ft 0 in |
| Height | 4.01 m | 13 ft 2 in |
| Wing area | 23.56 m2 | 253.60 sq ft |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Max. speed | 547 km/h | 340 mph |
| Ceiling | 10670 m | 35000 ft |
| Range | 4245 km | 2638 miles |
| CJ Gerker, e-mail, 10.11.2023 20:49 I worked for Cessna nearly 15 years, and l remember when 441 #6 went with nearly an entire company board members for a demo flight the pilot was hot shot who was reprimanded several times duty training at Cessna training academy for flying his Conquest to fast. He thought it was cute. The tail was weak due in part by design which subsequently grounded the fleet for nearly a year until a new elevator and trim system was developed. No other crashes occurred since due to speed. reply | | CJ Gerker, e-mail, 10.11.2023 20:48 I worked for Cessna nearly 15 years, and l remember when 441 #6 went with nearly an entire company board members for a demo flight the pilot was hot shot who was reprimanded several times duty training at Cessna training academy for flying his Conquest to fast. He thought it was cute. The tail was weak due in part by design which subsequently grounded the fleet for nearly a year until a new elevator and trim system was developed. No other crashes occurred since due to speed. reply | | Wm Myers, e-mail, 04.12.2021 18:15 Range? Oakland - Singapore via Honolulu, Wake and Guam. 33 hours. Weight at take off with ferry tanks full:12,490. Initial max altitude 240. 7 hours fuel burn to gross
Endurance: 15 hours. Argh! reply | | Wm Myers, e-mail, 04.12.2021 18:14 Range? Oakland - Singapore via Honolulu, Wake and Guam. 33 hours. Weight at take off with ferry tanks full:12,490. Initial max altitude 240. 7 hours fuel burn to gross
Endurance: 15 hours. Argh! reply | |
| | Wm Myers, e-mail, 04.12.2021 18:14 Range? Oakland - Singapore via Honolulu, Wake and Guam. 33 hours. Weight at take off with ferry tanks full:12,490. Initial max altitude 240. 7 hours fuel burn to gross
Endurance: 15 hours. Argh! reply | | Steve AK, e-mail, 04.07.2016 21:23 The only plane I have ever flown that would exceed its redline speed in level flight. A delight to fly and a real performer. Only complaint is the weak nose wheel steering. reply | | Steve C, e-mail, 14.09.2010 02:45 Fantastic airplane. Wish Cessna would start production again. The 441 would beat the pants off of the slotation jets on trans continental flights because of it's range. It has been speculated that this is why Cessna stopped production. reply | | cloudshe, e-mail, 13.08.2010 02:56 Ventura CA to Tampa FL 6+45 landing w / over an hour of fuel. Dash 10 engine upgrade good for 290 kts summer 310 kts winter cruise at FL300. 5400 hr TBO. Pretty Good Airplane! reply |
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