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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
Cockpit222—2222222
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)145010503760—333229082908—130822001331
Standard Cabin Seats446—8446444
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 Crew——1—1111—1—
Max Cabin Seats——8—12——9———
Aircraft Type——————Turbo Prop————
Cabin
Cockpit222—2222222
Total Seats668410668656
Standard Cabin Seats446—8446444
Lavatory——1 Flushing—NoNoNoOptional—No—
Min Crew——1—1111—1—
Max Cabin Seats——8—12——9———
Lavatory Location——AFT————FWD———
Cabin Pressure (psi)——6.5—Un-Pressurized6.26.25.85.65.6—
Galley / Refreshment——No—NoRefreshment Centre—No—Refreshment Centre—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——15293——143901439013100—12600—
Cargo Door————Yes——Yes———
Galley Location—————MIDMID——MID—
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 TypeAvGasAvGas—AvGas————AvGas—AvGas
TBO (hrs)17001700360020004000350035005000200036001800
TBO (yrs)1212—12————12——
Horsepower3003008502458678508501200350600220
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected—Fuel Injected————Fuel Injected—Fuel Injected
No. of Engines211111—1112
Fuel Capacity (gal)1947454487335291——120260122
Flat Rating——ISA + 37—ISA + 24ISA + 49ISA + 49ISA + 35—ISA + 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)9.88.614.89.415.114.3—1411.411.310
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150100———123123—165165—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)461055323230—402020—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——4.1————4.25———
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——16.7————————
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)————————13——