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.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Cessna Skylane | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Daher TBM 910 | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M350 | Piper M600 SLS | Piper Seneca |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 Seats | 6 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna | Daher TBM | Daher TBM | Pilatus | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | Bonanza G36 | KingAir 250 | 182 Skylane | Grand Caravan EX | TBM 910 | TBM 960 | PC-12 NGX | M350 | M600 | Seneca |
| 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 | 915 | 964 | 1730 | 1730 | 1803 | 1343 | 1406 | 828 |
| 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 Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 1050 | 3760 | — | 3332 | 2908 | 2908 | — | 1308 | 2200 | 1331 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | — | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 204 | $ 1,333 | $ 146 | $ 614 | $ 744 | $ 744 | $ 793 | $ 285 | $ 603 | $ 337 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 176 | 310 | 145 | 195 | 330 | 330 | 290 | 213 | 274 | 200 |
| 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 Crew | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 8 | — | 12 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | — | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | — | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | — | 1 Flushing | — | No | No | No | Optional | — | No | — |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 8 | — | 12 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | AFT | — | — | — | — | FWD | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 6.5 | — | Un-Pressurized | 6.2 | 6.2 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 5.6 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | No | — | No | Refreshment Centre | — | No | — | Refreshment Centre | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 15293 | — | — | 14390 | 14390 | 13100 | — | 12600 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | Yes | — | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | — | — | MID | MID | — | — | MID | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8644 | — |
| Engine | |||||||||||
| FADEC | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-550-B | PT6A-52 | IO-540-AB1A5 | PT6A-140 | PT6A-66D | TBM 960 | PT6E-67XP | TIO-540-AE2A | PT6A-42A | TSIO-360-RB |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | — | AvGas | — | — | — | — | AvGas | — | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 1700 | 3600 | 2000 | 4000 | 3500 | 3500 | 5000 | 2000 | 3600 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 300 | 850 | 245 | 867 | 850 | 850 | 1200 | 350 | 600 | 220 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | — | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | — | Fuel Injected | — | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 74 | 544 | 87 | 335 | 291 | — | — | 120 | 260 | 122 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 37 | — | ISA + 24 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 35 | — | ISA + 55 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 27.5 | 43.8 | 29 | 41.6 | 35.3 | 35.3 | 47.25 | 29 | 29.7 | 28.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 33.5 | 57.9 | 36 | 52.1 | 42.1 | 42.1 | 53.33 | 43 | 43.2 | 39 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 5.4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4 | 4 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 16.7 | 11.2 | 16.8 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 16.9 | 12.3 | 12.3 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 8.6 | 14.8 | 9.4 | 15.1 | 14.3 | — | 14 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 10 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | 100 | — | — | — | 123 | 123 | — | 165 | 165 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 10 | 55 | 32 | 32 | 30 | — | 40 | 20 | 20 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 4.1 | — | — | — | — | 4.25 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 16.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — |