Where it fits well
- 128 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 327 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 219 nm with 4 occupants.
- 759 kg realistic payload proxy and 8 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 8 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 759 kg |
| Advertised range | 327 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 219 nm |
| Cruise speed | 128 kt |
| Runway need | Vertical |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €170k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €1500 |
The ownership trade-off
Excellent visibility, cabin width and low external noise, but it gives up some utility performance to passenger comfort.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €230k per year ( €5750 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €290k per year ( €3625 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €350k per year ( €2917 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €440k per year ( €2444 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €303k 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
- Excellent visibility, cabin width and low external noise, but it gives up some utility performance to passenger comfort.
- €170k 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.