Beechcraft King Air 200 vs Cessna Conquest
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
- 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
No active listings right now.
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) | Beechcraft King Air 200 | Cessna Conquest |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 1 |
| Serious | — | 0 |
| Fatal | — | 0 |
| Fatalities | — | 0 |
| % Fatal | — | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Beechcraft King Air 200 | Cessna Conquest |
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| Price Range | $253,500 – $3,170,000 | $773,539 – $2,450,000 |
| Category | Multi Engine Turboprop | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 9 | 11 |
| Cruise Speed | 272 kts (504 km/h) | 272 kts (504 km/h) |
| Range | 1,580 nm (2,926 km) | 1,650 nm (3,056 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 12,500 lbs (5,670 kg) | — |
| Useful Load | 4,045 lbs (1,835 kg) | 3,100 lbs (1,406 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 Turboprop | 2 x |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateBeechcraft King Air 200
Cessna Conquest
Which Should You Buy: Beechcraft King Air 200 or Cessna Conquest?
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 King Air 200 if…
- Budget matters — from $253,500 vs $773,539, you save ~$520,039.
- More inventory — 93 listings vs 23.
Pick the Conquest if…
- More seats — 11 vs 9.
- Longer range — 1650 nm vs 1580 nm.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.