Cessna Conquest vs Beechcraft King Air 200
The Cessna Conquest (441/425 turboprop twin) and Beechcraft King Air 200 are cabin-class turboprop twins — the Conquest is fast (the 441 is among the fastest turboprop twins); the King Air 200 is the segment benchmark for support, fleet size and residual value.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
No active listings right now.
- For sale now
- 95
- Median asking
- $1,495,000
- Range
- $253,500–$3,170,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 45
- Source marketplaces
- 15
- Model years available
- 1971–2013
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Cessna Conquest | Beechcraft King Air 200 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 1 | — |
| Serious | 0 | — |
| Fatal | 0 | — |
| Fatalities | 0 | — |
| % Fatal | 0% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cessna Conquest | Beechcraft King Air 200 |
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| Price Range | $773,539 – $2,450,000 | $253,500 – $3,170,000 |
| Category | — | Multi Engine Turboprop |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 11 | 9 |
| Cruise Speed | 272 kts (504 km/h) | 272 kts (504 km/h) |
| Range | 1,650 nm (3,056 km) | 1,580 nm (2,926 km) |
| Service Ceiling | — | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | — | 12,500 lbs (5,670 kg) |
| Useful Load | 3,100 lbs (1,406 kg) | 4,045 lbs (1,835 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 544.0 gal (2059 L) |
| Fuel Burn | — | 80.0 GPH (303 L/h) |
| TBO | — | 3,600 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | — | $380,000 |
| Annual Fixed | — | $180,000 |
| Hourly Variable | — | $950 |
| Engines | 2 x | 2 x Turboprop |
Cost of Ownership
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Which Should You Buy: Cessna Conquest or Beechcraft King Air 200?
Bottom line: Choose the King Air 200 for the unmatched turboprop-twin support network, fleet and resale. Choose the Cessna Conquest for higher cruise speed and typically lower acquisition cost — accepting a much smaller fleet and parts base.
Pick the Conquest if…
- More seats — 11 vs 9.
- Longer range — 1650 nm vs 1580 nm.
Pick the King Air 200 if…
- Budget matters — from $253,500 vs $773,539, you save ~$520,039.
- More inventory — 93 listings vs 23.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.