Where it fits well
- 135 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 232 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 155 nm with 4 occupants.
- 638 kg realistic payload proxy and 5 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Photo: U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Michael E. Best · Public domainKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 5 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 638 kg |
| Advertised range | 232 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 155 nm |
| Cruise speed | 135 kt |
| Runway need | Vertical |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €145k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €1250 |
The ownership trade-off
Exceptional agility and hot-and-high performance, but small cabin, specialist support and component-life costs are significant.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €195k per year ( €4875 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €245k per year ( €3063 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €295k per year ( €2458 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €370k per year ( €2056 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €258k 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
- Exceptional agility and hot-and-high performance, but small cabin, specialist support and component-life costs are significant.
- €145k 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.