Where it fits well
- 108 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 300 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 201 nm with 4 occupants.
- 329 kg realistic payload proxy and 4 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 4 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 329 kg |
| Advertised range | 300 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 201 nm |
| Cruise speed | 108 kt |
| Runway need | Vertical |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Avgas 100LL |
| Fixed annual base | €20k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €330 |
The ownership trade-off
Accessible four-seat helicopter capability, but the 12-year or 2,200-hour overhaul status can dominate value and ownership cost.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €33k per year ( €830 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €46k per year ( €580 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €60k per year ( €497 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €79k per year ( €441 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €59k 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
- Accessible four-seat helicopter capability, but the 12-year or 2,200-hour overhaul status can dominate value and ownership cost.
- €20k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
- Component life and mission-specific landing permissions dominate real-world utility.
Recommended missions
- Family and small-group touring with a weight-and-balance check for every trip.
- 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.