Where it fits well
- 260 kt cruise supports fast regional travel.
- 1400 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 938 nm with 4 occupants.
- 401 kg realistic payload proxy and 6 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 6 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 401 kg |
| Advertised range | 1400 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 938 nm |
| Cruise speed | 260 kt |
| Runway need | ~800 m |
| Pressurised | Yes |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €78k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €730 |
The ownership trade-off
Near-turboprop speed at a lower purchase price, but pressurization, two turbocharged engines and tight maintenance access demand specialists.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €180k per year ( €4495 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €209k per year ( €2613 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €238k per year ( €1985 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €282k per year ( €1567 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €147k 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
- Near-turboprop speed at a lower purchase price, but pressurization, two turbocharged engines and tight maintenance access demand specialists.
- €78k 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.