Jaba........ I know this thread was started a long time ago, however came across a guy today who within the last 6 months was taken as a passenger in this particular aircraft. He said it goes like a rocket, had the two of them and had full tanks. He made comment that owner had just flown from Mildura to Mangalore and was commenting on the long range with full tanks.
Your predictions on the illegal use of this aircraft were indeed correct!