Where it fits well
- 125 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 850 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 569 nm with 4 occupants.
- 755 kg realistic payload proxy and 10 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 10 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 755 kg |
| Advertised range | 850 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 569 nm |
| Cruise speed | 125 kt |
| Runway need | ~195 m |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €100k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €900 |
The ownership trade-off
Unmatched STOL and utility flexibility, but slow cruise, noise and specialist maintenance make it mission-specific.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €163k per year ( €4075 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €199k per year ( €2488 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €235k per year ( €1958 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €289k per year ( €1606 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €195k 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
- Unmatched STOL and utility flexibility, but slow cruise, noise and specialist maintenance make it mission-specific.
- €100k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 195 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.
- 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.