Where it fits well
- 441 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 1940 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 1300 nm with 4 occupants.
- 2334 kg realistic payload proxy and 12 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Photo: Julian Herzog (Website) · CC BY 4.0 · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 12 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 2334 kg |
| Advertised range | 1940 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 1300 nm |
| Cruise speed | 441 kt |
| Runway need | ~1158 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €420k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €3400 |
The ownership trade-off
A large cabin, efficient engines and short-field capability are attractive, but certification, delivery and pricing remain early-programme variables.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €556k per year ( €13900 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €692k per year ( €8650 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €828k per year ( €6900 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €1.03m per year ( €5733 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €737k 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 large cabin, efficient engines and short-field capability are attractive, but certification, delivery and pricing remain early-programme variables.
- €420k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 1158 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.