Originally Posted by
pokey9554
A Citation II on 100% programs won't be too bad to operate. Make sure your boss/owner knows the sticker price is the cheap part. Using the thing is expensive. Also, not using the thing is expensive. A Citation will run you about $2,500/hour out the door. That is, if you get a good one.
The Conquest II with -10 engines is very impressive for the price. PM me if want more info on the Conquest. I can put you on a good one and put you in contact with a good source of info.
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I first thought about a 414 or 421. Nice one can be had for about a third of what they are willing to spend, but if they insist on turbine I vote Conquest.
More about their mission; are they just wanting more seats or do they want more speed too?
Oh, if you do go for a 400 series, I strongly suggest getting vortex generators. They help a bit with payload, but make a big difference in safety... IIRC it dropped stall speeds about 10 kts.