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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Cessna Caravan vs Piper M350

The Beechcraft Baron G58 and Piper M350 are pressurized piston twins aimed at owner-pilots; both typically carry about 5–6 passengers plus a pilot, with ranges around roughly 1,000–1,300 nautical miles depending on loading and reserves, making them efficient for regional trips at lower operating cost than turbines. The Cessna Turbo Stationair is a single‑engine turbocharged piston utility aircraft, commonly configured for about 5–6 occupants, with a similar or slightly shorter typical range around roughly 800–1,200 nautical miles, prioritizing short-field practicality. Stepping into turbines, the Cessna Caravan is a single‑engine turboprop utility hauler, usually set up for 9–14 passengers (commuter) or fewer in executive/cargo roles, with typical ranges around roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles and strong payload flexibility. The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a twin‑engine turboprop business aircraft, often seating about 7–9 passengers, with typical range around roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles, offering higher speed and altitude capability. The Beechcraft King Air Denali is a newer single‑engine turboprop positioned between the Caravan and King Air class, generally expected to seat about 6–9 passengers with anticipated range around roughly 1,500–1,600 nautical miles.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft King Air 260Beechcraft KingAir DenaliCessna Turbo StationairCessna CaravanPiper M350
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 4.30$ 4.08$ 1.08$ 3.07$ 1.34
Total Seats68116106
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftGE® AerospaceCessnaCessnaPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58KingAir 250KingAir Denali206 Turbo StationairCaravanM350
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14801420160070310701343
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.72$ 0.68$ 0.18$ 0.38$ 0.22
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)14503760328033051308
Standard Cabin Seats467484
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 1,333$ 1,111$ 174$ 571$ 285
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202310285161186213
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $6,450,000$4,150,000 $745,000 $2,355,000$1,195,000
Min Crew111
Max Cabin Seats899
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Total Seats68116106
Standard Cabin Seats467484
Lavatory1 Flushing1 FlushingNo
Min Crew111
Max Cabin Seats899
Lavatory LocationAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.55Un-Pressurized5.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1529311065
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECNoYesNoYesNo
ModelIO-550-CPT6A-52Catalyst™TIO-540-AJ1APT6A-114ATIO-540-AE2A
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)17003600200036002000
TBO (yrs)121212
Horsepower300850350675350
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines211111
Fuel Capacity (gal)19454487120
Flat RatingISA + 37ISA + 31
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.943.814.8628.337.629
Wingspan (ft)37.957.954.33652.143
Cabin Width (ft)3.54.54.53.65.44.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.84.84.24.54
Cabin Length (ft)12.616.712.612.112.812.3
Overall Height (ft)9.814.84.659.41511.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)465548113220
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.712.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13