Where it fits well
- 142 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 382 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 256 nm with 4 occupants.
- 810 kg realistic payload proxy and 11 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Photo: Nxn 0405 chl at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0 · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 11 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 810 kg |
| Advertised range | 382 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 256 nm |
| Cruise speed | 142 kt |
| Runway need | Vertical |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €356k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €3370 |
The ownership trade-off
The AS332 L2 combines 11-seat helicopter capability with about 382 NM reported range and about 142 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 €516k per year ( €12895 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €651k per year ( €8133 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €785k per year ( €6545 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €988k per year ( €5487 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €638k 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 AS332 L2 combines 11-seat helicopter capability with about 382 NM reported range and about 142 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
- €356k 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.