Where it fits well
- 124 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 342 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 229 nm with 4 occupants.
- 1000 kg realistic payload proxy and 7 seats define the usable cabin mission.
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Photo: MarcelX42 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 7 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 1000 kg |
| Advertised range | 342 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 229 nm |
| Cruise speed | 124 kt |
| Runway need | Vertical |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €280k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €2300 |
The ownership trade-off
Quiet, safe and highly capable for IFR and public-service missions, but twin-engine maintenance and professional operation are expensive.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €372k per year ( €9300 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €464k per year ( €5800 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €556k per year ( €4633 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €694k per year ( €3856 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €477k 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
- Quiet, safe and highly capable for IFR and public-service missions, but twin-engine maintenance and professional operation are expensive.
- €280k 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.