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Where it fits well
- 133 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 337 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 226 nm with 4 occupants.
- 747 kg realistic payload proxy and 7 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 7 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 747 kg |
| Advertised range | 337 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 226 nm |
| Cruise speed | 133 kt |
| Runway need | Vertical |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €160k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €1400 |
The ownership trade-off
Fast, proven and highly versatile, but acquisition, component lives and single-turbine operating costs are substantial.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €216k per year ( €5400 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €272k per year ( €3400 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €328k per year ( €2733 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €412k per year ( €2289 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €285k 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
- Fast, proven and highly versatile, but acquisition, component lives and single-turbine operating costs are substantial.
- €160k 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.