Where it fits well
- 123 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 245 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 164 nm with 4 occupants.
- 450 kg realistic payload proxy and 6 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Photo: Iraqi MOD · CC0 · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 6 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 450 kg |
| Advertised range | 245 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 164 nm |
| Cruise speed | 123 kt |
| Runway need | Vertical |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €147k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €890 |
The ownership trade-off
The 407 combines 6-seat helicopter capability with about 245 NM reported range and about 123 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 €215k per year ( €5378 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €251k per year ( €3134 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €286k per year ( €2386 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €340k per year ( €1887 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €231k 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 407 combines 6-seat helicopter capability with about 245 NM reported range and about 123 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
- €147k 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.