Where it fits well
- 200 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 920 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 616 nm with 4 occupants.
- 1200 kg realistic payload proxy and 21 seats define the usable cabin mission.
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Photo: ZLEA · CC BY-SA 4.0 · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 21 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 1200 kg |
| Advertised range | 920 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 616 nm |
| Cruise speed | 200 kt |
| Runway need | ~1100 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €260k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €2300 |
The ownership trade-off
Huge payload, simple loading and commercial utility, but the unpressurized cabin and airline-scale support make it unsuitable for casual private ownership.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €352k per year ( €8800 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €444k per year ( €5550 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €536k per year ( €4467 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €674k per year ( €3744 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €477k 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
- Huge payload, simple loading and commercial utility, but the unpressurized cabin and airline-scale support make it unsuitable for casual private ownership.
- €260k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 1100 m take-off requirement must be checked against runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading.
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.
- Time-sensitive business travel where dispatch reliability justifies the cost.