Where it fits well
- 144 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 464 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 311 nm with 4 occupants.
- 891 kg realistic payload proxy and 12 seats define the usable cabin mission.
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Photo: Tangopaso · Public domainKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 12 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 891 kg |
| Advertised range | 464 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 311 nm |
| Cruise speed | 144 kt |
| Runway need | Vertical |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €350k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €3000 |
The ownership trade-off
Excellent cabin flexibility, range and safety systems, but mission equipment and twin-engine reserves create professional-grade costs.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €470k per year ( €11750 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €590k per year ( €7375 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €710k per year ( €5917 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €890k per year ( €4944 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €603k 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 cabin flexibility, range and safety systems, but mission equipment and twin-engine reserves create professional-grade costs.
- €350k 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.