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Where it fits well
- 270 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 1400 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 938 nm with 4 occupants.
- 414 kg realistic payload proxy and 8 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 8 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 414 kg |
| Advertised range | 1400 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 938 nm |
| Cruise speed | 270 kt |
| Runway need | ~800 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €150k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €1300 |
The ownership trade-off
Strong performance for the acquisition price, but an ageing pressurized airframe and limited support require specialist ownership.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €436k per year ( €10900 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €488k per year ( €6100 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €540k per year ( €4500 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €618k per year ( €3433 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €287k 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
- Strong performance for the acquisition price, but an ageing pressurized airframe and limited support require specialist ownership.
- €150k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 800 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.