Where it fits well
- 182 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 989 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 663 nm with 4 occupants.
- 1563 kg realistic payload proxy and 21 seats define the usable cabin mission.
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Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 21 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 1563 kg |
| Advertised range | 989 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 663 nm |
| Cruise speed | 182 kt |
| Runway need | ~366 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €300k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €2500 |
The ownership trade-off
Extraordinary STOL and configuration flexibility, but it is slow, unpressurized and commercially complex to operate.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €400k per year ( €10000 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €500k per year ( €6250 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €600k per year ( €5000 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €750k per year ( €4167 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €533k 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
- Extraordinary STOL and configuration flexibility, but it is slow, unpressurized and commercially complex to operate.
- €300k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 366 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.
- Recreational, training or personal travel where operating efficiency is more important than airline-like speed.