Where it fits well
- 223 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 1280 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 858 nm with 4 occupants.
- 1200 kg realistic payload proxy and 21 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 21 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 1200 kg |
| Advertised range | 1280 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 858 nm |
| Cruise speed | 223 kt |
| Runway need | ~792 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €300k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €2600 |
The ownership trade-off
Excellent STOL and special-mission versatility, but its small production base and specialist acquisition process reduce price transparency.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €404k per year ( €10100 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €508k per year ( €6350 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €612k per year ( €5100 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €768k per year ( €4267 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €541k 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
- Excellent STOL and special-mission versatility, but its small production base and specialist acquisition process reduce price transparency.
- €300k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 792 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.