Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx
By category, the Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston, pressurized light twin suited to personal and short business trips. The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is a rugged single‑engine turboprop optimized for utility, backcountry and short/rough-field work. The Daher TBM 910 and TBM 960 are high‑performance single‑engine turboprop business aircraft, with the 960 as the newer, more refined variant. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a larger, premium single‑engine turboprop with strong utility capability and executive comfort. The Beechcraft King Air 360 is a pressurized twin‑engine turboprop in the light/midsize business category, offering more cabin volume and redundancy than single‑engine turboprops. The Beechcraft King Air Denali is a newer, single‑engine turboprop positioned between the TBM/PC‑12 class in speed and cabin size, with final performance figures still settling as the program matures. For range, the Baron is shortest, the Kodiak is moderate, the TBM 910/960 and King Air 360 are longer‑leg business travelers, and the PC‑12 NGX and Denali sit in the long‑range turboprop group, typically around the TBM-to-PC‑12 bracket depending on configuration. For passenger capacity, the Baron typically carries 4–6, TBM 910/960 about 4–6, Kodiak about 8–10, Denali around 6–9, PC‑12 NGX about 6–9, and King Air 360 commonly 6–9 (with higher maximum seating possible by layout).
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Daher TBM 910 | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 4.20 | $ 4.08 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.78 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | GE® Aerospace | Daher TBM | Daher TBM | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | KingAir 350i | KingAir Denali | TBM 910 | TBM 960 | PC-12 NGX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1560 | 1600 | 1730 | 1730 | 1803 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.53 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.46 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 5145 | 3280 | 2908 | 2908 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 1,311 | $ 1,111 | $ 744 | $ 744 | $ 793 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 312 | 285 | 330 | 330 | 290 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $7,650,000 | $4,150,000 | $4,250,000 | $4,450,000 | $5,350,000 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | 9 | — | — | 9 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | — | Turbo Prop | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | Optional | 1 Flushing | No | No | Optional |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — | MID | MID | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | 9 | — | — | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | AFT | — | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.5 | 5 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Optional | No | Refreshment Centre | — | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 11065 | 14390 | 14390 | 13100 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | IO-550-C | PT6A-60A | Catalyst™ | PT6A-66D | TBM 960 | PT6E-67XP |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3600 | — | 3500 | 3500 | 5000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 1050 | — | 850 | 850 | 1200 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 539 | — | 291 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 10 | — | ISA + 49 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 35 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 37 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | 402 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 46.7 | 14.86 | 35.3 | 35.3 | 47.25 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 57.9 | 54.3 | 42.1 | 42.1 | 53.33 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 19.5 | 12.6 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 16.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 14.4 | 4.65 | 14.3 | — | 14 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | — | — | 123 | 123 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 71 | 48 | 30 | — | 40 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — | 4.25 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 19.5 | 12.6 | — | — | — |