Where it fits well
- 143 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 356 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 239 nm with 4 occupants.
- 720 kg realistic payload proxy and 10 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Photo: Public Domain Images · Public domain · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 10 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 720 kg |
| Advertised range | 356 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 239 nm |
| Cruise speed | 143 kt |
| Runway need | Vertical |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €73k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €3140 |
The ownership trade-off
The 214ST combines 10-seat helicopter capability with about 356 NM reported range and about 143 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 €269k per year ( €6715 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €394k per year ( €4928 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €520k per year ( €4332 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €708k per year ( €3934 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €337k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself, so price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.
Limitations to price honestly
- The 214ST combines 10-seat helicopter capability with about 356 NM reported range and about 143 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
- €73k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Component life and mission-specific landing permissions dominate real-world utility.
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.
- Recreational, training or personal travel where operating efficiency is more important than airline-like speed.