Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G280 vs Gulfstream G400 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx
The Baron G58 and Bonanza G36 are piston singles/twins suited to short regional trips; both are typically flown with 1 pilot and carry about 4–5 passengers, with ranges generally in the ~600–1,300 nm class depending on reserves, power settings, and load, with the Bonanza often offering longer legs than the Baron. The TBM 910 and TBM 960 are high-performance single‑engine turboprops, usually 1 pilot plus about 4–6 passengers, and commonly deliver ~1,500–1,800 nm range, with the TBM 960 optimized for higher cruise efficiency and cabin refinement. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a larger single turboprop, often 1–2 pilots with 6–9 passengers, and typically ~1,700–1,900 nm range with strong utility flexibility. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin turboprop in the light executive class, commonly 6–8 passengers and roughly ~1,400–1,800 nm. King Air 360 is a twin turboprop in the small business class, typically 6–9 passengers and about ~1,500–1,800 nm, while the 360ER trades cabin payload for extended reach near ~2,000+ nm. Gulfstream G280 and G400 are super‑midsize jets; the G280 typically carries 8–10 over ~3,600+ nm, while the larger‑cabin G400 carries about 10–12 with roughly ~4,000+ nm range.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Daher TBM 910 | Daher TBM 960 | Gulfstream G280 | Gulfstream G400 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-12 NGX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 1.16 | $ 4.20 | $ 4.37 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.25 | $ 6.57 | — | — | $ 2.78 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | — | — | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Daher TBM | Daher TBM | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Piaggio | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | Bonanza G36 | KingAir 350i | KingAir 350ER | TBM 910 | TBM 960 | G280 | G400 | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 920 | 1560 | 2338 | 1730 | 1730 | 3600 | 4200 | 1530 | 1803 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.53 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.82 | — | — | $ 0.46 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | — | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 1050 | 5145 | 6585 | 2908 | 2908 | 15550 | 30650 | 3775 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | — | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 204 | $ 1,311 | $ 1,324 | $ 744 | $ 744 | $ 3,168 | — | — | $ 793 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Gulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion) | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 176 | 312 | 303 | 330 | 330 | 481 | 539 | 400 | 290 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $925,000 | $7,650,000 | $8,750,000 | $4,250,000 | $4,450,000 | $24,900,000 | 34500000 | $ 7,695,000 | $5,350,000 |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 9 | 9 | — | — | 10 | 19 | 7 | 9 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 10 | — | 8 | 8 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | — | 6 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | — | Optional | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | No | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | No | Optional |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | FWD | MID | MID | FWD | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 9 | 9 | — | — | 10 | — | 7 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | AFT | AFT | — | — | AFT | — | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 9.2 | — | 9 | 5.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Optional | Refreshment Center | Refreshment Centre | — | Galley | — | No | No |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 14390 | 14390 | 25000 | — | 24000 | 13100 |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | — | — | — | No | — | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | — | — | — | No | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5800 | — | 6600 | — |
| Engine | ||||||||||
| FADEC | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-550-B | PT6A-60A | PT6A-60A | PT6A-66D | TBM 960 | HTF7250G | — | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 1700 | 3600 | 3600 | 3500 | 3500 | On-Condition | — | 3600 | 5000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 300 | 1050 | 1050 | 850 | 850 | — | — | 850 | 1200 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 74 | 539 | 775 | 291 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 10 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | 37 | — | — | — | 100 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7624 | — | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 402 |
| Dimensions | ||||||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 27.5 | 46.7 | 46.7 | 35.3 | 35.3 | 66.9 | — | 47.3 | 47.25 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 33.5 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 42.1 | 42.1 | 63 | — | 47.1 | 53.33 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 6.9 | — | 6.1 | 5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 6.3 | — | 5.8 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 19.5 | 19.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 25.9 | — | 14.9 | 16.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 8.6 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.3 | — | 21.4 | — | 13.1 | 14 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | 100 | — | — | 123 | 123 | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 10 | 71 | 71 | 30 | — | 154 | — | 35.2 | 40 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — | 5.4 | — | 3.5 | 4.25 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 19.5 | 19.5 | — | — | 17.7 | — | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0.3 | — | — | — |