Where it fits well
- 300 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 2200 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 1474 nm with 4 occupants.
- 764 kg realistic payload proxy and 10 seats define the usable cabin mission.
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Photo: YSSYguy at English Wikipedia · Public domainKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 10 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 764 kg |
| Advertised range | 2200 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 1474 nm |
| Cruise speed | 300 kt |
| Runway need | ~880 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €170k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €1450 |
The ownership trade-off
Excellent range and speed for its used price, but ageing systems and specialist Garrett-engine support require expertise.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €449k per year ( €11225 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €507k per year ( €6338 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €565k per year ( €4708 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €652k per year ( €3622 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €319k 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
- Excellent range and speed for its used price, but ageing systems and specialist Garrett-engine support require expertise.
- €170k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 880 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.
- Longer regional missions, with reserves and payload reducing brochure range.
- Time-sensitive business travel where dispatch reliability justifies the cost.