Where it fits well
- 125 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 306 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 205 nm with 4 occupants.
- 468 kg realistic payload proxy and 5 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 5 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 468 kg |
| Advertised range | 306 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 205 nm |
| Cruise speed | 125 kt |
| Runway need | Vertical |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €90k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €850 |
The ownership trade-off
A modern, flexible and relatively accessible turbine helicopter, but useful payload and turbine reserves remain costly.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €124k per year ( €3100 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €158k per year ( €1975 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €192k per year ( €1600 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €243k per year ( €1350 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €171k 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
- A modern, flexible and relatively accessible turbine helicopter, but useful payload and turbine reserves remain costly.
- €90k 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.