Where it fits well
- 135 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 700 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 504 nm with 2 occupants.
- 254 kg realistic payload proxy and 2 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Two-seat CS-23 certified trainer and tourer · Single-engine piston aircraft · in production 2020–today · See its reach on the 3D globe
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 2 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 254 kg |
| Advertised range | 700 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 469 nm |
| Cruise speed | 135 kt |
| Runway need | ~450 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Mogas / UL91 |
| Fixed annual base | €13k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €100 |
Fast, comfortable and efficient for two, but the small fleet and multiple engine options complicate comparisons.
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €27k 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.