Where it fits well
- 165 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 73 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 49 nm with 4 occupants.
- 450 kg realistic payload proxy and 6 seats define the usable cabin mission.
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Photo: ZLEA · CC BY-SA 4.0 · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 6 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 450 kg |
| Advertised range | 73 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 49 nm |
| Cruise speed | 165 kt |
| Runway need | Vertical |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €47k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €1520 |
The ownership trade-off
The A109K2 combines 6-seat helicopter capability with about 73 NM reported range and about 165 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €155k per year ( €3883 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €216k per year ( €2701 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €277k per year ( €2308 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €368k per year ( €2045 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €181k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself, so price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.
Limitations to price honestly
- The A109K2 combines 6-seat helicopter capability with about 73 NM reported range and about 165 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
- €47k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Component life and mission-specific landing permissions dominate real-world utility.
Recommended missions
- Family and small-group touring with a weight-and-balance check for every trip.
- Short and medium regional trips, accepting fuel stops when conditions require.
- Recreational, training or personal travel where operating efficiency is more important than airline-like speed.