The Cessna Model 425 was originally called the Corsair but was later renamed the Conquest I.1 It is a pressurized turboprop with a capacity of 8 occupants, but normally only carries 6.1 It's powered by 2 Pratt & Whitney PT6A-112's.1 It can reach heights of up to 30,000 ft and cruises along at speeds of around 250 knots.1
The design of this plane stems from the Cessna 421 twin-piston-engine airplane.1 There were 425 of these aircraft produced from 1981-86.1 It is certified for single pilot operation.
The Cessna 441 is known as the Conquest II and was the first Cessna-made turboprop on the market.1 It was first released in 1977 and is a pressurized turbine version of the Cessna 404.1 The plane features retractable tricycle landing gear and has a ground roll of 1,785.1
The Conquest II gets its power from 2 Garret TPE331 turboprops consisting of 2 four-bladed McCauley propellers. It boasts increased horsepower, a higher ceiling, better fuel efficiency, and a longer range.1 Both the Model 425 and 441 are still strong sellers in today's market.1 They are highly respected for their innovative design and their legendary reliability. |