Where it fits well
- 285 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 1580 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 1059 nm with 4 occupants.
- 715 kg realistic payload proxy and 11 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Photo: Rjcastillo · CC BY-SA 4.0 · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 11 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 715 kg |
| Advertised range | 1580 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 1059 nm |
| Cruise speed | 285 kt |
| Runway need | ~793 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €190k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €1650 |
The ownership trade-off
One of the most versatile and supportable turboprops ever built, but two-engine programmes and inspections demand serious utilization.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €328k per year ( €8188 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €394k per year ( €4919 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €460k per year ( €3829 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €559k per year ( €3103 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €355k 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
- One of the most versatile and supportable turboprops ever built, but two-engine programmes and inspections demand serious utilization.
- €190k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 793 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.