Where it fits well
- 350 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 2200 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 1474 nm with 4 occupants.
- 620 kg realistic payload proxy and 9 seats define the usable cabin mission.
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Photo: Bidgee · CC BY-SA 3.0 au · representative variantKey figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 9 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 620 kg |
| Advertised range | 2200 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 1474 nm |
| Cruise speed | 350 kt |
| Runway need | ~1000 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €220k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €2100 |
The ownership trade-off
Extraordinary turboprop speed and range, but small fleet size, Garrett engines and specialist support create concentrated risk.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €493k per year ( €12313 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €577k per year ( €7206 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €661k per year ( €5504 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €787k per year ( €4369 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €421k 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
- Extraordinary turboprop speed and range, but small fleet size, Garrett engines and specialist support create concentrated risk.
- €220k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 1000 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.