Where it fits well
- 138 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 288 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 193 nm with 4 occupants.
- 450 kg realistic payload proxy and 9 seats define the usable cabin mission.
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Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Steve Smith · Public domain · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 9 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 450 kg |
| Advertised range | 288 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 193 nm |
| Cruise speed | 138 kt |
| Runway need | Vertical |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €48k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €1940 |
The ownership trade-off
The 222UT combines 6-seat helicopter capability with about 288 NM reported range and about 138 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 €193k per year ( €4828 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €271k per year ( €3384 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €348k per year ( €2903 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €465k per year ( €2582 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €216k 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 222UT combines 6-seat helicopter capability with about 288 NM reported range and about 138 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
- €48k 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.