Where it fits well
- 137 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 317 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 212 nm with 4 occupants.
- 450 kg realistic payload proxy and 7 seats define the usable cabin mission.
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Photo: Bspor.88 · CC0 · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 7 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 450 kg |
| Advertised range | 317 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 212 nm |
| Cruise speed | 137 kt |
| Runway need | Vertical |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €89k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €1420 |
The ownership trade-off
The 427 combines 6-seat helicopter capability with about 317 NM reported range and about 137 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 €173k per year ( €4333 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €230k per year ( €2876 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €287k per year ( €2391 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €372k per year ( €2067 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €215k 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 427 combines 6-seat helicopter capability with about 317 NM reported range and about 137 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
- €89k 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.