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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a light piston twin, best suited to shorter regional trips; it typically carries about 4–5 passengers (six seats including the pilot) and offers roughly 1,000–1,300 nm of range depending on power and reserves. The King Air 260 is a pressurized twin‑turboprop in the light business/utility category, commonly configured for about 6–8 passengers, with a typical range around 1,400–1,700 nm. The King Air Denali is a newer single‑engine turboprop in the high‑performance utility/business class; it is generally aimed at 6–9 passengers and targets about 1,600 nm range (program specs may vary as the model matures). The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop optimized for speed and efficient owner‑operation; it usually seats about 4–6 passengers, with range roughly 1,500–1,700 nm. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a larger, utility‑oriented single‑engine turboprop with strong cabin and cargo flexibility, typically 6–9 passengers, and about 1,600–1,800 nm of range.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft King Air 260Beechcraft KingAir DenaliDaher TBM 960Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 4.30$ 4.08$ 2.25$ 2.78
Total Seats681168
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftGE® AerospaceDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft NameBaron G58KingAir 250KingAir DenaliTBM 960PC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14801420160017301803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.72$ 0.68$ 0.56$ 0.46
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1450376032802908—
Standard Cabin Seats46746
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 1,333$ 1,111$ 744$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G3000Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202310285330290
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $6,450,000$4,150,000$4,450,000$5,350,000
Min Crew—1111
Max Cabin Seats—89—9
Aircraft Type———Turbo Prop—
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Total Seats681168
Standard Cabin Seats46746
Lavatory—1 Flushing1 FlushingNoOptional
Min Crew—1111
Max Cabin Seats—89—9
Lavatory Location—AFTAFT—FWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.556.25.8
Galley / Refreshment—NoNo—No
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—15293110651439013100
Galley Location———MID—
Cargo Door————Yes
Engine
FADECNoYes—YesYes
ModelIO-550-CPT6A-52Catalyst™TBM 960PT6E-67XP
Fuel TypeAvGas————
TBO (hrs)17003600—35005000
TBO (yrs)12————
Horsepower300850—8501200
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected————
No. of Engines211—1
Fuel Capacity (gal)194544———
Flat Rating—ISA + 37—ISA + 49ISA + 35
Usable Fuel (gal)————402
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.943.814.8635.347.25
Wingspan (ft)37.957.954.342.153.33
Cabin Width (ft)3.54.54.545
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.84.84.14.9
Cabin Length (ft)12.616.712.613.416.9
Overall Height (ft)9.814.84.65—14
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150——123—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)465548—40
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—4.14.1—4.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—16.712.6——