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Where it fits well
- 96 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 250 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 180 nm with 2 occupants.
- 169 kg realistic payload proxy and 2 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 2 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 169 kg |
| Advertised range | 250 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 167 nm |
| Cruise speed | 96 kt |
| Runway need | Vertical |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €15k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €210 |
The ownership trade-off
The lowest-cost certified helicopter entry point, but payload, wind tolerance and overhaul economics are restrictive.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €23k per year ( €585 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €32k per year ( €398 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €40k per year ( €335 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €53k per year ( €293 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €44k 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
- The lowest-cost certified helicopter entry point, but payload, wind tolerance and overhaul economics are restrictive.
- €15k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Component life and mission-specific landing permissions dominate real-world utility.
Recommended missions
- Solo or two-person flying where low complexity matters more than cabin capacity.
- 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.