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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Cessna 182 Skylane vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M350 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Piper Seneca

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Cessna Skylane are single‑engine pistons for owner‑pilots; both typically carry about 4–6 people with practical ranges around 600–900 nm, with the Bonanza generally faster and more premium. The Piper M350 is a pressurized piston single seating up to 6, with roughly 1,000+ nm range. Twin‑piston steps include the Beechcraft Baron G58 and Piper Seneca, usually 4–6 seats with about 700–1,300 nm range depending on load, trading higher cruise and redundancy for cost and complexity. Turboprops divide into utility and high‑performance. The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III and Cessna Grand Caravan EX are rugged single‑engine utility aircraft; they commonly seat about 9–14 and fly roughly 700–1,000 nm, optimized for short/rough fields and hauling. The Piper M600 SLS is a personal turboprop for about 4–6 with around 1,000–1,400 nm range. High‑speed singles include the Daher TBM 910 and TBM 960, typically 4–6 seats and about 1,400–1,700 nm range, with the 960 offering newer systems and efficiency. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a versatile single turboprop seating about 6–9 with roughly 1,500–1,800 nm range. The King Air 260 is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft, typically 6–9 passengers with about 1,000–1,700 nm range, emphasizing comfort and performance.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft Bonanza G36Beechcraft King Air 260Cessna SkylaneCessna Grand Caravan EXDaher TBM 910Daher TBM 960Pilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M350Piper M600 SLSPiper Seneca
Summary
Cockpit2222222222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 1.16$ 4.30$ 1.01$ 3.15$ 2.25$ 2.25$ 2.78$ 1.34$ 2.19$ 1.69
Total Seats668410668666
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFRVFRVFRIFRIFRIFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftBeechcraftCessnaCessnaDaher TBMDaher TBMPilatusPiperPiperPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58Bonanza G36KingAir 250182 SkylaneGrand Caravan EXTBM 910TBM 960PC-12 NGXM350M600Seneca
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1480920142091596417301730180313431406828
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.19$ 0.72$ 0.25$ 0.39$ 0.56$ 0.56$ 0.46$ 0.22$ 0.55$ 0.28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)145010503760333229082908130822001331
Standard Cabin Seats4468446444
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 204$ 1,333$ 146$ 614$ 744$ 744$ 793$ 285$ 603$ 337
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202176310145195330330290213274200
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $925,000 $6,450,000 $530,000 $2,695,000$4,250,000$4,450,000$5,350,000$1,195,000$3,081,400 $1,095,000
Min Crew111111
Max Cabin Seats8129
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2222222222
Total Seats668410668656
Standard Cabin Seats4468446444
Lavatory1 FlushingNoNoNoOptionalNo
Min Crew111111
Max Cabin Seats8129
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.5Un-Pressurized6.26.25.85.65.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoRefreshment CentreNoRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1529314390143901310012600
Cargo DoorYesYes
Galley LocationMIDMIDMID
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECNoNoYesNoYesYesYesYesNoNoNo
ModelIO-550-CIO-550-BPT6A-52IO-540-AB1A5PT6A-140PT6A-66DTBM 960PT6E-67XPTIO-540-AE2APT6A-42ATSIO-360-RB
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)17001700360020004000350035005000200036001800
TBO (yrs)12121212
Horsepower3003008502458678508501200350600220
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines2111111112
Fuel Capacity (gal)1947454487335291120260122
Flat RatingISA + 37ISA + 24ISA + 49ISA + 49ISA + 35ISA + 55
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.927.543.82941.635.335.347.252929.728.6
Wingspan (ft)37.933.557.93652.142.142.153.334343.239
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.54.53.55.44454.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.24.84.14.54.14.14.944
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.616.711.216.813.413.416.912.312.3
Overall Height (ft)9.88.614.89.415.114.31411.411.310
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150100123123165165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)461055323230402020
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.7
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13