Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Gulfstream G800 1 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston twin in the light personal/business category, typically carrying about 4–5 passengers with a range around 1,000–1,300 nm. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop, commonly 4–6 passengers, roughly 1,500–1,700 nm range. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast twin‑turboprop business aircraft, usually 6–8 passengers, about 1,700–1,900 nm. The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a light/midsize twin‑turboprop for 6–9 passengers, roughly 1,500–1,800 nm. The King Air 360 is a higher-end King Air variant with similar capacity (about 6–9) and comparable or slightly better range (about 1,700–2,000 nm). The King Air 360ER prioritizes endurance, keeping similar seating but extending range to roughly 2,300–2,600+ nm depending on load. At the long‑range jet end, the Gulfstream G800 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet typically configured for about 12–19 passengers with ~8,000 nm class range. The Bombardier Global 8000 is similarly ultra‑long‑range, about 12–19 passengers, with ~8,000 nm class range.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Bombardier Global 8000 | Daher TBM 960 | Gulfstream G800 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 4.30 | $ 4.20 | $ 4.37 | $ 9.50 | $ 2.25 | — | — |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 6 | 15 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | — | IFR | — | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Bombardier | Daher TBM | Gulfstream | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | KingAir 250 | KingAir 350i | KingAir 350ER | Global 8000 | TBM 960 | G750 | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1420 | 1560 | 2338 | 8000 | 1730 | — | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.72 | $ 0.53 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.56 | — | — |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | — | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 3760 | 5145 | 6585 | — | 2908 | — | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 4 | — | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 1,333 | $ 1,311 | $ 1,324 | $ 4,900 | $ 744 | — | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Garmin G3000 | — | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 310 | 312 | 303 | 626.7 | 330 | 982 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $6,450,000 | $7,650,000 | $8,750,000 | $78,000,000 | $4,450,000 | 71500000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 9 | 9 | 19 | — | — | 7 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | — | Business Jet | Turbo Prop | — | — |
| Max Passengers | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 6 | — | 8 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 4 | — | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Flushing | Optional | Yes (Belted Optional) | 2 Enclosed Flushing | No | — | No |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 9 | 9 | 19 | — | — | 7 |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD / AFT | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | — | 6.2 | — | 9 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | Optional | Refreshment Center | Galley | — | — | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 15293 | — | — | — | 14390 | — | 24000 |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | MID | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 2,900 | — | — | 6600 |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes |
| Model | IO-550-C | PT6A-52 | PT6A-60A | PT6A-60A | Passport | TBM 960 | — | PT6A–66B |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3600 | 3600 | 3600 | On-Condition | 3500 | — | 3600 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 850 | 1050 | 1050 | — | 850 | — | 850 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 544 | 539 | 775 | — | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 37 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 49 | — | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | — | 18920 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 43.8 | 46.7 | 46.7 | 111 | 35.3 | — | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 104 | 42.1 | — | 47.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 8 | 4 | — | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 6.2 | 4.1 | — | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 16.7 | 19.5 | 19.5 | 54.5 | 13.4 | — | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 14.8 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 27 | — | — | 13.1 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | — | — | — | — | 123 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 55 | 71 | 71 | — | — | — | 35.2 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — | — | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 16.7 | 19.5 | 19.5 | — | — | — | — |