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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.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft King Air 260Beechcraft King Air 360Beechcraft King Air 360ERDaher TBM 960Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 4.30$ 4.20$ 4.37$ 2.25
Total Seats68101068
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftBeechcraftBeechcraftDaher TBMPiaggio
Aircraft NameBaron G58KingAir 250KingAir 350iKingAir 350ERTBM 960Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)148014201560233817301530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.72$ 0.53$ 0.55$ 0.56
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)145037605145658529083775
Standard Cabin Seats468846
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 1,333$ 1,311$ 1,324$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G3000Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202310312303330400
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $6,450,000$7,650,000$8,750,000$4,450,000$ 7,695,000
Min Crew11111
Max Cabin Seats8997
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Total Seats68101068
Standard Cabin Seats468846
Lavatory1 FlushingOptionalYes (Belted Optional)NoNo
Min Crew11111
Max Cabin Seats8997
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.56.56.56.29
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptionalRefreshment CenterNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)152931439024000
Galley LocationFWDFWDMID
Cargo DoorOptional
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECNoYesYesYesYesYes
ModelIO-550-CPT6A-52PT6A-60APT6A-60ATBM 960PT6A–66B
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (hrs)170036003600360035003600
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower30085010501050850850
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
No. of Engines21112
Fuel Capacity (gal)194544539775
Flat RatingISA + 37ISA + 10ISA + 10ISA + 49ISA + 28
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.943.846.746.735.347.3
Wingspan (ft)37.957.957.957.942.147.1
Cabin Width (ft)3.54.54.54.546.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.84.84.84.15.8
Cabin Length (ft)12.616.719.519.513.414.9
Overall Height (ft)9.814.814.414.413.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4655717135.2
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.14.13.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.719.519.5