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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston twin typically categorized as a light general-aviation aircraft suited to owner-pilots and short business or personal trips. It generally carries four to six people depending on configuration and loading, and its practical range is in the roughly 900–1,300 nautical mile class, varying with power settings, reserves, and payload. The Beechcraft King Air 260 is a twin‑engine turboprop in the light business/utility category, offering higher cruise speeds and better high‑altitude capability than the Baron. It is commonly configured for about six to nine passengers and typically delivers range around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles, again depending on mission profile and cabin fit. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop often positioned as a versatile business/utility aircraft with strong short‑field and cargo flexibility. It usually seats six to nine passengers in executive layouts (and can be arranged for more in commuter-style configurations) and commonly offers range in the approximately 1,500–1,800 nautical mile range.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft King Air 260Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 4.30$ 2.78
Total Seats688
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftPilatus
Aircraft NameBaron G58KingAir 250PC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)148014201803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.72$ 0.46
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)14503760
Standard Cabin Seats466
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 1,333$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionHoneywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202310290
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $6,450,000$5,350,000
Min Crew11
Max Cabin Seats89
Cabin
Cockpit222
Total Seats688
Standard Cabin Seats466
Lavatory1 FlushingOptional
Min Crew11
Max Cabin Seats89
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.55.8
Galley / RefreshmentNoNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1529313100
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECNoYesYes
ModelIO-550-CPT6A-52PT6E-67XP
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (hrs)170036005000
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower3008501200
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
No. of Engines211
Fuel Capacity (gal)194544
Flat RatingISA + 37ISA + 35
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.943.847.25
Wingspan (ft)37.957.953.33
Cabin Width (ft)3.54.55
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.84.9
Cabin Length (ft)12.616.716.9
Overall Height (ft)9.814.814
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)465540
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.25
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.7