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Where it fits well
- 110 kt cruise supports efficient local and regional flying.
- 350 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 234 nm with 4 occupants.
- 466 kg realistic payload proxy and 5 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 5 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 466 kg |
| Advertised range | 350 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 234 nm |
| Cruise speed | 110 kt |
| Runway need | Vertical |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €75k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €780 |
The ownership trade-off
Useful turbine performance and five seats, but Rolls-Royce engine reserves and insurance make low-utilization ownership expensive.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €106k per year ( €2655 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €137k per year ( €1718 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €169k per year ( €1405 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €215k per year ( €1197 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €150k 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
- Useful turbine performance and five seats, but Rolls-Royce engine reserves and insurance make low-utilization ownership expensive.
- €75k 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.