Where it fits well
- 215 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 990 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 663 nm with 4 occupants.
- 450 kg realistic payload proxy and 6 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Photo: Brian LynchBlack Eagle (talk) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · 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 | 990 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 663 nm |
| Cruise speed | 215 kt |
| Runway need | ~700 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €35k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €720 |
The ownership trade-off
The Duke B60 combines 6-seat piston-aircraft utility with about 990 NM reported range and about 215 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 €147k per year ( €3685 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €176k per year ( €2203 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €205k per year ( €1708 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €248k per year ( €1379 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €104k 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
- The Duke B60 combines 6-seat piston-aircraft utility with about 990 NM reported range and about 215 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
- €35k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 700 m take-off requirement must be checked against runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading.
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.
- Time-sensitive business travel where dispatch reliability justifies the cost.