Where it fits well
- 120 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 383 nm published range creates a practical planning radius of about 257 nm with 4 occupants.
- 508 kg realistic payload proxy and 5 seats define the usable cabin mission.
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Photo: Penerangan Puspenerbal · Public domainKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 5 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 508 kg |
| Published planning range | 383 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 257 nm |
| Cruise speed | 120 kt |
| Runway need | Vertical |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €100k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €950 |
The ownership trade-off
Quiet, comfortable and economical for a turbine helicopter, but production has ended and component support must be checked carefully.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €153k per year ( €3825 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €191k per year ( €2388 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €229k per year ( €1908 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €286k per year ( €1589 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €189k 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
- Quiet, comfortable and economical for a turbine helicopter, but production has ended and component support must be checked carefully.
- €100k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Component life and mission-specific landing permissions dominate real-world utility.
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.