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Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Airbus Helicopters H145 is a light twin‑engine helicopter optimized for short‑range missions and point‑to‑point access where runways aren’t available. It typically carries about 1–2 pilots plus roughly 6–9 passengers depending on interior and mission equipment, with practical range generally a few hundred nautical miles (commonly around 300–400 nm). The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston‑twin airplane suited to personal and light business travel. It is usually configured for 1–2 pilots and about 4–5 passengers, with range typically in the 1,000–1,300 nm class depending on power settings and payload. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop business utility aircraft, commonly seating 1–2 pilots and about 6–9 passengers, with range often around 1,500–1,800 nm. The Beechcraft King Air 360 is a twin‑engine turboprop in a higher business class, generally carrying 1–2 pilots and about 6–9 passengers, with range broadly similar to or slightly above the PC‑12 in many configurations (often around 1,500–1,800 nm), while offering twin‑engine redundancy and more cabin/capability options.

SpecAIRBUS H145Beechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft King Air 360Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 9.31$ 1.72$ 4.20$ 2.78
Min Crew111
Total Seats106108
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBeechcraftBeechcraftPilatus
Aircraft NameH145Baron G58KingAir 350iPC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)352148015601803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.93$ 0.29$ 0.53$ 0.46
Max Cabin Seats999
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)420014505145
Standard Cabin Seats8486
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,210$ 347$ 1,311$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionHoneywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)130202312290
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$10,200,000 $1,495,000 $7,650,000$5,350,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew111
Total Seats106108
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats999
Standard Cabin Seats8486
LavatoryOptionalOptional
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.55.8
Galley / RefreshmentOptionalNo
Cargo DoorYes
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)13100
Engine
FADECYesNoYesYes
ModelArriel 2EIO-550-CPT6A-60APT6E-67XP
Fuel TypeJetFuelAvGas
TBO (hrs)4000170036005000
Horsepower89430010501200
No. of Engines2211
TBO (yrs)12
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
Fuel Capacity (gal)194539
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 35
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)44.829.946.747.25
Overall Height (ft)139.814.414
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166150
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.8
Wingspan (ft)37.957.953.33
Cabin Width (ft)3.54.55
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.84.9
Cabin Length (ft)12.619.516.9
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)467140
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.5