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

The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston-powered light twin in the personal/business category, typically carrying about four to five passengers plus a pilot, with a range on the order of roughly 1,000–1,500 nautical miles depending on loading and reserves. The Daher TBM 960 is a single-engine turboprop in the high-performance personal/corporate category, usually configured for about four to six passengers plus a pilot, with typical ranges around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a larger single-engine turboprop optimized for executive and utility missions; it commonly seats six to nine passengers (depending on interior) and generally offers about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range. The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a twin-engine turboprop in the corporate/charter category, typically accommodating about six to nine passengers plus crew, with range generally around 1,500–1,700 nautical miles. Overall, the Baron is the smallest and least complex, the TBM emphasizes speed and efficient owner-flown travel, the PC-12 emphasizes cabin flexibility and payload, and the King Air 260 emphasizes twin-engine redundancy and traditional corporate capability.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft King Air 260Daher TBM 960Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 4.30$ 2.25$ 2.78
Total Seats6868
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft NameBaron G58KingAir 250TBM 960PC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1480142017301803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.72$ 0.56$ 0.46
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)145037602908
Standard Cabin Seats4646
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 1,333$ 744$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G3000Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202310330290
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $6,450,000$4,450,000$5,350,000
Min Crew111
Max Cabin Seats89
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Total Seats6868
Standard Cabin Seats4646
Lavatory1 FlushingNoOptional
Min Crew111
Max Cabin Seats89
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.56.25.8
Galley / RefreshmentNoNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)152931439013100
Galley LocationMID
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECNoYesYesYes
ModelIO-550-CPT6A-52TBM 960PT6E-67XP
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (hrs)1700360035005000
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower3008508501200
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
No. of Engines211
Fuel Capacity (gal)194544
Flat RatingISA + 37ISA + 49ISA + 35
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.943.835.347.25
Wingspan (ft)37.957.942.153.33
Cabin Width (ft)3.54.545
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.84.14.9
Cabin Length (ft)12.616.713.416.9
Overall Height (ft)9.814.814
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)465540
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.7