Lighten up TC. Few people know much about the 189. Its little sister may be a successful aircraft type but like everything else is not without its shortcomings. Valid questions are being asked.
Personally, I think that the 189 is likely to be very very good. I am expecting excellent mountain performance and cabin space similar to a Pavehawk (but without the need for those monster cabin tanks).
Survivor spec: tick the box. MRT standard load: tick the box. Range and endurance: tick the box. Performance at 4000 feet: tick the box.
La oss gå flyr.