Where it fits well
- 140 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 340 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 228 nm with 4 occupants.
- 821 kg realistic payload proxy and 7 seats define the usable cabin mission.
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Photo: Bill Larkins · CC BY-SA 2.0 · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 7 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 821 kg |
| Advertised range | 340 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 228 nm |
| Cruise speed | 140 kt |
| Runway need | Vertical |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €150k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €1300 |
The ownership trade-off
Outstanding hot-and-high and external-load performance, but cabin comfort and operating cost are utility-focused rather than executive.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €202k per year ( €5050 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €254k per year ( €3175 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €306k per year ( €2550 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €384k per year ( €2133 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €267k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself — price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.
Limitations to price honestly
- Outstanding hot-and-high and external-load performance, but cabin comfort and operating cost are utility-focused rather than executive.
- €150k 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.