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Where it fits well
- 320 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 1560 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 1045 nm with 4 occupants.
- 768 kg realistic payload proxy and 12 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 12 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 768 kg |
| Advertised range | 1560 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 1045 nm |
| Cruise speed | 320 kt |
| Runway need | ~1000 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €210k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €1900 |
The ownership trade-off
Powerful, fast and cabin-capable, but phase inspections, landing gear and two PT6A-60A engines demand professional oversight.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €481k per year ( €12025 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €557k per year ( €6963 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €633k per year ( €5275 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €747k per year ( €4150 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €395k 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
- Powerful, fast and cabin-capable, but phase inspections, landing gear and two PT6A-60A engines demand professional oversight.
- €210k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 1000 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.
- Longer regional missions, with reserves and payload reducing brochure range.
- Time-sensitive business travel where dispatch reliability justifies the cost.