Where it fits well
- 466 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 4018 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 2692 nm with 4 occupants.
- 1815 kg realistic payload proxy and 12 seats define the usable cabin mission.
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Photo: Checkerberry · CC BY-SA 4.0 · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 12 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 1815 kg |
| Advertised range | 4018 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 2692 nm |
| Cruise speed | 466 kt |
| Runway need | ~1438 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €980k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €3900 |
The ownership trade-off
The Praetor 600 combines 10-seat jet capability with about 3,900 NM reported range and about 474 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €1.14m per year ( €28400 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €1.29m per year ( €16150 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €1.45m per year ( €12067 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €1.68m per year ( €9344 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €1.34m 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
- The Praetor 600 combines 10-seat jet capability with about 3,900 NM reported range and about 474 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
- €980k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 1438 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.