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Purchase price is only one part of the decision. Figures are indicative estimates at the typical market year for each model.

Decision factor	General Atomics AeroTec Systems Dornier 228 NXTView aircraft profile	Aircraft Industries L 410 NGView aircraft profile	Cessna 408 SkyCourier PassengerView aircraft profile
Typical market year	2026	2025	2024
Estimated purchase	€9m	€7m	€5.76m
Annual cash cost at 80 h	€508k	€472k	€444k
Five-year cash outlay	€11.54m	€9.36m	€7.98m
Cruise speed	223 kt	225 kt	200 kt
Advertised range	1280 nm	1388 nm	920 nm
Seats	21	21	21
Realistic payload	1200 kg	1300 kg	1200 kg
Runway need	792 m	510 m	1100 m
Data confidence	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding	Preliminary — verify source data before deciding
Main trade-off	Excellent STOL and special-mission versatility, but its small production base and specialist acquisition process reduce price transparency.	Strong payload, range and rough-field capability, but commercial support and regional-airliner operating requirements are substantial.	Huge payload, simple loading and commercial utility, but the unpressurized cabin and airline-scale support make it unsuitable for casual private ownership.

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