Where it fits well
- 525 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 3460 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 2318 nm with 4 occupants.
- 2834 kg realistic payload proxy and 12 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Photo: P. Alejandro Díaz · Public domainKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 12 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 2834 kg |
| Advertised range | 3460 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 2318 nm |
| Cruise speed | 525 kt |
| Runway need | ~1600 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €600k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €5200 |
The ownership trade-off
Exceptional transcontinental speed, but fuel burn, Rolls-Royce engine programmes and ageing systems make it expensive to own.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €880k per year ( €22000 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €1.09m per year ( €13600 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €1.3m per year ( €10800 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €1.61m per year ( €8933 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €1.06m 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
- Exceptional transcontinental speed, but fuel burn, Rolls-Royce engine programmes and ageing systems make it expensive to own.
- €600k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 1600 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.