Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston twin in the light personal/corporate category, typically seating about 4–6 and offering relatively short-to-moderate range (roughly 1,000–1,300 nm depending on load and reserves). The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop in the high‑performance personal/business category, usually configured for about 4–6 passengers (up to 6–7 seats including pilot use) with longer range around 1,400–1,700 nm. The King Air 260 is a light twin‑turboprop business aircraft, commonly accommodating about 6–9 with range around 1,300–1,700 nm. The King Air 360 is a larger/cabin-class twin turboprop, typically 6–9 passengers with similar-to-slightly better range than the 260 (about 1,500–1,800 nm). The King Air 360ER is the extended‑range variant, aimed at longer missions, commonly 6–9 passengers with range that can exceed 2,000 nm depending on configuration. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast twin‑turboprop in the executive category, generally seating about 6–8 with range roughly 1,500–1,900 nm.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Daher TBM 960 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 4.30 | $ 4.20 | $ 4.37 | $ 2.25 | — |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Daher TBM | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | KingAir 250 | KingAir 350i | KingAir 350ER | TBM 960 | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1420 | 1560 | 2338 | 1730 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.72 | $ 0.53 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.56 | — |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 3760 | 5145 | 6585 | 2908 | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 1,333 | $ 1,311 | $ 1,324 | $ 744 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 310 | 312 | 303 | 330 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $6,450,000 | $7,650,000 | $8,750,000 | $4,450,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 9 | 9 | — | 7 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | — | Turbo Prop | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Flushing | Optional | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | No |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 9 | 9 | — | 7 |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | AFT | AFT | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 9 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | Optional | Refreshment Center | — | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 15293 | — | — | 14390 | 24000 |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | FWD | MID | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 6600 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | IO-550-C | PT6A-52 | PT6A-60A | PT6A-60A | TBM 960 | PT6A–66B |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3600 | 3600 | 3600 | 3500 | 3600 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 850 | 1050 | 1050 | 850 | 850 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 544 | 539 | 775 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 37 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 28 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 43.8 | 46.7 | 46.7 | 35.3 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 42.1 | 47.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 16.7 | 19.5 | 19.5 | 13.4 | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 14.8 | 14.4 | 14.4 | — | 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 | — | — |