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 Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls
The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston twin in the personal/owner-flown category, typically carrying 4–6 people with roughly 1,000–1,300 nm range. The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 is a piston single, usually 4–6 people, with about 700–1,000 nm range. Piper’s M350 is a pressurized piston single for 4–6, commonly around 1,200–1,400 nm. Piper’s M500 and M600 SLS are entry-to-midsize turboprop singles, generally 4–6 (up to 6–7) with about 1,000–1,500 nm range. The Cessna Caravan is a utility turboprop single optimized for hauling, commonly 9–14 passengers with roughly 800–1,200 nm range. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a high-end single-engine turboprop that typically seats 6–9 with about 1,500–1,800 nm range. The Daher TBM 960 is a fast personal turboprop single for 4–6 with about 1,400–1,700 nm range. The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a twin-turboprop business aircraft, typically 6–9 passengers with about 1,500–1,700 nm range. The King Air 360 is similar but more upscale, around 6–9 with roughly 1,800 nm range, while the 360ER prioritizes endurance, stretching to about 2,000+ nm with similar seating.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Caravan | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M350 | Piper M500 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 1.16 | $ 4.30 | $ 4.20 | $ 4.37 | $ 3.07 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.78 | $ 1.34 | $ 3.11 | $ 2.19 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna | Daher TBM | Pilatus | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | Bonanza G36 | KingAir 250 | KingAir 350i | KingAir 350ER | Caravan | TBM 960 | PC-12 NGX | M350 | M500 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 920 | 1420 | 1560 | 2338 | 1070 | 1730 | 1803 | 1343 | 1000 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.72 | $ 0.53 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.55 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 1050 | 3760 | 5145 | 6585 | 3305 | 2908 | — | 1308 | 1698 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 204 | $ 1,333 | $ 1,311 | $ 1,324 | $ 571 | $ 744 | $ 793 | $ 285 | $ 579 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 176 | 310 | 312 | 303 | 186 | 330 | 290 | 213 | 260 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $925,000 | $6,450,000 | $7,650,000 | $8,750,000 | $2,355,000 | $4,450,000 | $5,350,000 | $1,195,000 | $2,122,600 | $3,081,400 |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | — | 9 | — | — | — |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | — | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | — | 1 Flushing | Optional | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | No | Optional | — | No | No |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | — | 9 | — | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | AFT | AFT | AFT | — | — | FWD | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | Un-Pressurized | 6.2 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | No | Optional | Refreshment Center | No | — | No | — | Refreshment Centre | Refreshment Centre |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 15293 | — | — | — | 14390 | 13100 | — | 12600 | 12600 |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | FWD | FWD | — | MID | — | — | MID | MID |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | Optional | Yes | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8244 | 8644 |
| Engine | |||||||||||
| FADEC | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-550-B | PT6A-52 | PT6A-60A | PT6A-60A | PT6A-114A | TBM 960 | PT6E-67XP | TIO-540-AE2A | PT6A-42A | PT6A-42A |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | — | — | — | — | — | — | AvGas | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 1700 | 3600 | 3600 | 3600 | 3600 | 3500 | 5000 | 2000 | 3600 | 3600 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 300 | 850 | 1050 | 1050 | 675 | 850 | 1200 | 350 | 500 | 600 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | — | — | — | Fuel Injected | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 74 | 544 | 539 | 775 | — | — | — | 120 | 170 | 260 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 37 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 31 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 35 | — | ISA + 55 | ISA + 55 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 27.5 | 43.8 | 46.7 | 46.7 | 37.6 | 35.3 | 47.25 | 29 | 29.6 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 33.5 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 52.1 | 42.1 | 53.33 | 43 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.4 | 4 | 5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 16.7 | 19.5 | 19.5 | 12.8 | 13.4 | 16.9 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 8.6 | 14.8 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 15 | — | 14 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | 100 | — | — | — | — | 123 | — | 165 | 165 | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 10 | 55 | 71 | 71 | 32 | — | 40 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — | 4.25 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 16.7 | 19.5 | 19.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — |