Where it fits well
- 312 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 1806 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 1210 nm with 4 occupants.
- 1152 kg realistic payload proxy and 11 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 11 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 1152 kg |
| Advertised range | 1806 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 1210 nm |
| Cruise speed | 312 kt |
| Runway need | ~1006 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €250k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €2200 |
The ownership trade-off
Large cabin, excellent payload and broad airport access, but twin PT6 costs require professional management and meaningful utilization.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €338k per year ( €8450 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €426k per year ( €5325 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €514k per year ( €4283 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €646k per year ( €3589 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €459k 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
- Large cabin, excellent payload and broad airport access, but twin PT6 costs require professional management and meaningful utilization.
- €250k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 1006 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.