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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960

The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston twin in the light personal/business category, typically used for shorter regional missions. It generally carries a pilot plus about five passengers (six seats total) and offers moderate range suited to a few hours of flying rather than long nonstop trips. The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 is a high-performance single-engine piston aircraft in a similar personal/business category, also commonly arranged for six seats, with range that is broadly comparable to the Baron’s but achieved with one engine and often simpler operating needs. The Daher TBM 910 is a single-engine turboprop in the high-performance/business category, designed for fast, longer point-to-point travel. It typically seats about six passengers plus a pilot (often configured for six to seven total) and has substantially greater range than either piston Beechcraft, enabling longer nonstop legs. The Daher TBM 960 is the newer, higher-end variant in the same turboprop category, with similar seating but improved efficiency and systems; its range is comparable to, and often slightly better than, the TBM 910, while remaining far beyond the piston aircraft.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft Bonanza G36Daher TBM 910Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 1.16$ 2.25$ 2.25
Total Seats6666
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftDaher TBMDaher TBM
Aircraft NameBaron G58Bonanza G36TBM 910TBM 960
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)148092017301730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.19$ 0.56$ 0.56
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1450105029082908
Standard Cabin Seats4444
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 204$ 744$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202176330330
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $925,000 $4,250,000$4,450,000
Min Crew11
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Total Seats6666
Standard Cabin Seats4444
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew11
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.26.2
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439014390
Engine
FADECNoNoYesYes
ModelIO-550-CIO-550-BPT6A-66DTBM 960
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)1700170035003500
TBO (yrs)1212
Horsepower300300850850
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines211
Fuel Capacity (gal)19474291
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 49
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.927.535.335.3
Wingspan (ft)37.933.542.142.1
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.544
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.24.14.1
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.613.413.4
Overall Height (ft)9.88.614.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150100123123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)461030