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Where it fits well
- 155 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
- 441 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 295 nm with 4 occupants.
- 1064 kg realistic payload proxy and 14 seats define the usable cabin mission.
Key figures
Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.
| Seats | 14 |
| Realistic payload with mission fuel | 1064 kg |
| Advertised range | 441 nm |
| Practical planning radius (4 people) | 295 nm |
| Cruise speed | 155 kt |
| Runway need | Vertical |
| Pressurised | No |
| Fuel | Jet A-1 |
| Fixed annual base | €400k |
| Direct cost per flight hour | €3500 |
The ownership trade-off
A refined and proven corporate or offshore platform, but the small D-model market and end of production reduce price transparency.
Cost picture at different usage
- 40 hours/year: about €540k per year ( €13500 per flight hour all-in)
- 80 hours/year: about €680k per year ( €8500 per flight hour all-in)
- 120 hours/year: about €820k per year ( €6833 per flight hour all-in)
- 180 hours/year: about €1.03m per year ( €5722 per flight hour all-in)
Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €693k 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
- A refined and proven corporate or offshore platform, but the small D-model market and end of production reduce price transparency.
- €400k 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.