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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Diamond Aircraft Da42 Vi vs Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Piper Seneca

The Baron G58, Bonanza G36, DA42 VI, DA62, and Piper Seneca are piston aircraft, generally best for shorter to mid-length missions. Among them, the Bonanza G36 is a high-performance single with typical seating around six, while the Baron G58 is a twin with similar passenger capacity but added redundancy. The DA42 VI is a lighter, efficient diesel twin usually carrying four to five, whereas the larger DA62 typically carries six to seven with more cabin volume. The Seneca is a cabin-class piston twin commonly configured for about six. The King Air 260 and the forthcoming King Air Denali are turboprops aimed at faster, higher, longer-range travel with more payload; both are commonly used for corporate and utility flying, with typical seating around seven to nine depending on interior. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a single-engine turboprop with a large cabin, often configured for six to nine passengers and noted for strong range and utility. The Piper M500 and M600 SLS are single-engine turboprops, typically seating five to six, offering more speed and range than pistons but less cabin and payload than PC-12 or King Air class aircraft.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft Bonanza G36Beechcraft King Air 260Beechcraft KingAir DenaliDiamond Aircraft DA42 VIDiamond Aircraft DA62Pilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M500Piper M600 SLSPiper Seneca
Summary
Cockpit222222222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 1.16$ 4.30$ 4.08$ 1.11$ 1.18$ 2.78$ 3.11$ 2.19$ 1.69
Total Seats66811458666
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftBeechcraftGE® AerospaceDiamond AircraftDiamond AircraftPilatusPiperPiperPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58Bonanza G36KingAir 250KingAir DenaliDA42 VIDA62PC-12 NGXM500M600Seneca
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14809201420160012731283180310001406828
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.19$ 0.72$ 0.68$ 0.28$ 0.24$ 0.46$ 0.78$ 0.55$ 0.28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)145010503760328012981565169822001331
Standard Cabin Seats446736444
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 204$ 1,333$ 1,111$ 211$ 225$ 793$ 579$ 603$ 337
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus ApexGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202176310285190190290260274200
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $925,000 $6,450,000$4,150,000 $869,000 $1,290,000 $5,350,000$2,122,600$3,081,400 $1,095,000
Min Crew11111
Max Cabin Seats8959
Cabin
Cockpit222222222
Total Seats66811458556
Standard Cabin Seats446736444
Lavatory1 Flushing1 FlushingOptionalNoNo
Min Crew11111
Max Cabin Seats8959
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.555.85.55.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoNoRefreshment CentreRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1529311065131001260012600
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationMIDMID
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)82448644
Engine
FADECNoNoYesYesYesYesNoNoNo
ModelIO-550-CIO-550-BPT6A-52Catalyst™AE300AE330PT6E-67XPPT6A-42APT6A-42ATSIO-360-RB
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasDiesel / Jet FuelDiesel / Jet FuelAvGas
TBO (hrs)170017003600180018005000360036001800
TBO (yrs)1212
Horsepower3003008501681801200500600220
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines2111221112
Fuel Capacity (gal)1947454479.489170260122
Flat RatingISA + 37ISA + 35ISA + 55ISA + 55
Usable Fuel (gal)76.486402
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.927.543.814.8628.130.147.2529.629.728.6
Wingspan (ft)37.933.557.954.344.547.853.3343.243.239
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.54.54.554.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.24.84.84.944
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.616.712.616.912.312.3
Overall Height (ft)9.88.614.84.658.29.31411.311.310
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150100165165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)46105548402020
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.14.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.712.6