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Airbus Helicopters H145 vs Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus Helicopters H145 is a light twin‑engine helicopter rather than a fixed‑wing airplane, optimized for point‑to‑point access and vertical operations. Its practical range is roughly 300–350 nautical miles, and typical passenger seating is about 6–8 (often up to around 9 depending on interior and mission kit). The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston twin in the light aircraft category, best suited to short regional trips. It typically ranges about 1,000–1,300 nautical miles and carries 4–6 passengers. The Beechcraft King Air 360 is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft in the large turboprop category, commonly offering about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range with seating generally around 6–9 (higher in commuter layouts). The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop in the utility/business category, with roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and usually 6–9 passengers in executive interiors (more in utility seating). The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet, trading higher cruise speed for similar mission length, typically around 1,800–2,000 nautical miles with about 6–10 passengers.

SpecAIRBUS H145Beechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft King Air 360Pilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 9.31$ 1.72$ 4.20$ 2.78$ 3.71
Min Crew1111
Total Seats1061086
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBeechcraftBeechcraftPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NameH145Baron G58KingAir 350iPC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)3521480156018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.93$ 0.29$ 0.53$ 0.46$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats99910
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)4200145051456680
Standard Cabin Seats84866
Direct Operating Cost$ 1,210$ 347$ 1,311$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISGarmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionHoneywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)130202312290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$10,200,000 $1,495,000 $7,650,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew1111
Total Seats1061086
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats99910
Standard Cabin Seats84866
LavatoryOptionalOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.55.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptionalNoOptional Refreshment Center
Cargo DoorYesYes
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1310023500
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Engine
FADECYesNoYesYesYes
ModelArriel 2EIO-550-CPT6A-60APT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuelAvGas
TBO (hrs)40001700360050005000
Horsepower89430010501200
No. of Engines22112
TBO (yrs)12
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
Fuel Capacity (gal)194539
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 35ISA + 23
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)44.829.946.747.2552.2
Overall Height (ft)139.814.41417.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)36.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)166150
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)46.8
Wingspan (ft)37.957.953.3355.8
Cabin Width (ft)3.54.555.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.84.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)12.619.516.923
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)46714090
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.517
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor