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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Caravan vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500 vs Piper Seneca

The Baron G58 and Piper Seneca are light piston twins, typically carrying about 4–6 people with roughly 900–1,300 nm range depending on loading and reserves. The Bonanza G36 and Piper M350 are pressurized (M350) or unpressurized (G36) high-performance pistons, generally 4–6 seats and about 800–1,400 nm range. The Piper M500 and Daher TBM 960 are single‑engine turboprops aimed at fast personal/business travel, usually 4–6 passengers with about 1,200–1,700 nm range. The Cessna Caravan is a utility single turboprop optimized for payload and short/rough fields, commonly 9–14 seats with about 800–1,200 nm range. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a premium single turboprop with executive seating around 6–9 (up to 10), and roughly 1,500–1,800 nm range. The King Air 260 and 360 are twin turboprops for corporate missions, typically 6–9 passengers with about 1,700–2,000 nm range, while the 360ER extends this to roughly 2,500+ nm. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast twin turboprop, often 6–8 passengers with about 1,700–1,900 nm range.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft Bonanza G36Beechcraft King Air 260Beechcraft King Air 360Beechcraft King Air 360ERCessna CaravanDaher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M350Piper M500Piper Seneca
Summary
Cockpit222222222222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 1.16$ 4.30$ 4.20$ 4.37$ 3.07$ 2.25—$ 2.78$ 1.34$ 3.11$ 1.69
Total Seats668101010688666
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFRIFRIFRVFRIFRIFRIFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftBeechcraftBeechcraftBeechcraftCessnaDaher TBMPiaggioPilatusPiperPiperPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58Bonanza G36KingAir 250KingAir 350iKingAir 350ERCaravanTBM 960Avanti EVOPC-12 NGXM350M500Seneca
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1480920142015602338107017301530180313431000828
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.19$ 0.72$ 0.53$ 0.55$ 0.38$ 0.56—$ 0.46$ 0.22$ 0.78$ 0.28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)14501050376051456585330529083775—130816981331
Standard Cabin Seats446888466444
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 204$ 1,333$ 1,311$ 1,324$ 571$ 744—$ 793$ 285$ 579$ 337
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202176310312303186330400290213260200
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $925,000 $6,450,000$7,650,000$8,750,000$2,355,000$4,450,000$ 7,695,000$5,350,000$1,195,000$2,122,600 $1,095,000
Min Crew——1111111—1—
Max Cabin Seats——8999—79———
Aircraft Type——————Turbo Prop—————
Cabin
Cockpit222222222222
Total Seats668101010688656
Standard Cabin Seats446888466444
Lavatory——1 FlushingOptionalYes (Belted Optional)NoNoNoOptional—No—
Min Crew——1111111—1—
Max Cabin Seats——8999—79———
Lavatory Location——AFTAFTAFT———FWD———
Cabin Pressure (psi)——6.56.56.5Un-Pressurized6.295.85.65.5—
Galley / Refreshment——NoOptionalRefreshment CenterNo—NoNo—Refreshment Centre—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——15293———143902400013100—12600—
Galley Location———FWDFWD—MID———MID—
Cargo Door————OptionalYes——Yes———
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)———————6600——8244—
Engine
FADECNoNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesNoNoNo
ModelIO-550-CIO-550-BPT6A-52PT6A-60APT6A-60APT6A-114ATBM 960PT6A–66BPT6E-67XPTIO-540-AE2APT6A-42ATSIO-360-RB
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGas———————AvGas—AvGas
TBO (hrs)170017003600360036003600350036005000200036001800
TBO (yrs)1212———————12——
Horsepower300300850105010506758508501200350500220
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected———————Fuel Injected—Fuel Injected
No. of Engines211111—21112
Fuel Capacity (gal)19474544539775————120170122
Flat Rating——ISA + 37ISA + 10ISA + 10ISA + 31ISA + 49ISA + 28ISA + 35—ISA + 55—
Fuel Burn (gph)———————100————
Usable Fuel (gal)————————402———
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.927.543.846.746.737.635.347.347.252929.628.6
Wingspan (ft)37.933.557.957.957.952.142.147.153.334343.239
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.54.54.54.55.446.154.14.1—
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.24.84.84.84.54.15.84.944—
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.616.719.519.512.813.414.916.912.312.3—
Overall Height (ft)9.88.614.814.414.415—13.11411.411.310
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150100————123——165165—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)461055717132—35.2402020—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——4.14.14.1——3.54.25———
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——16.719.519.5———————
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—————————13——