Where it fits well
- 305 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 1900 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 1273 nm with 4 occupants.
- 515 kg realistic payload proxy and 8 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 | 8 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 515 kg |
| Advertised range | 1900 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 1273 nm |
| Cruise speed | 305 kt |
| Runway need | ~900 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €180k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €1600 |
The ownership trade-off
Excellent speed, range and cabin for the used price, but ageing pressurization and two turboprop engines require professional management.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €446k per year ( €11138 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €510k per year ( €6369 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €574k per year ( €4779 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €670k per year ( €3719 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €341k 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 speed, range and cabin for the used price, but ageing pressurization and two turboprop engines require professional management.
- €180k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Approximate 900 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.