Where it fits well
- 90 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 230 nm published range creates a practical planning radius of about 166 nm with 3 occupants.
- 273 kg realistic payload proxy and 3 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Photo source · Public domainKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 3 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 273 kg |
| Published planning range | 230 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 154 nm |
| Cruise speed | 90 kt |
| Runway need | Vertical |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €35k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €380 |
The ownership trade-off
Stable, durable and hot-day capable for a piston helicopter, but three seats and specialist support limit utility.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €65k per year ( €1630 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €80k per year ( €1005 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €96k per year ( €797 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €118k per year ( €658 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €78k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself, so price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.
Limitations to price honestly
- Stable, durable and hot-day capable for a piston helicopter, but three seats and specialist support limit utility.
- €35k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Component life and mission-specific landing permissions dominate real-world utility.
Recommended missions
- Solo or two-person flying where low complexity matters more than cabin capacity.
- 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.