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Where it fits well
- 451 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 1480 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 992 nm with 4 occupants.
- 350 kg realistic payload proxy and 8 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 8 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 350 kg |
| Advertised range | 1480 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 992 nm |
| Cruise speed | 451 kt |
| Runway need | ~1158 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €230k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €1850 |
The ownership trade-off
A very wide cabin and strong speed at an attractive used price, but runway performance and orphaned-model support require care.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €376k per year ( €9400 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €450k per year ( €5625 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €524k per year ( €4367 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €635k per year ( €3528 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €423k 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
- A very wide cabin and strong speed at an attractive used price, but runway performance and orphaned-model support require care.
- €230k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 1158 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.