Where it fits well
- 453 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 1971 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 1321 nm with 4 occupants.
- 1310 kg realistic payload proxy and 10 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Photo: Filis~cswiki · CC BY-SA 4.0 · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 10 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 1310 kg |
| Advertised range | 1971 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 1321 nm |
| Cruise speed | 453 kt |
| Runway need | ~978 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €320k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €2600 |
The ownership trade-off
Class-leading speed, cabin and resale strength, but acquisition and two-engine programme costs are substantial.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €460k per year ( €11500 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €564k per year ( €7050 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €668k per year ( €5567 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €824k per year ( €4578 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €573k 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
- Class-leading speed, cabin and resale strength, but acquisition and two-engine programme costs are substantial.
- €320k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 978 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.