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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev vs Honda Aircraft Hondajet Elite vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft Baron G58 and Diamond DA62 are piston twins; they suit owner-pilots needing regional flexibility. Typical range is about 1,000–1,500 nm, with seating generally 4–6 (up to 6–7 in some layouts), making them best for small groups and shorter business trips. The Beechcraft King Air 360 is a pressurized turboprop in a higher utility class, commonly carrying about 6–9 passengers and reaching roughly 1,500–1,800 nm, with strong short/rough-field capability and lower runway demands than most jets. The Cessna Citation M2, Embraer Phenom 100EV, and HondaJet Elite are very light jets; they usually seat 4–6 passengers (often marketed up to 7) and typically deliver around 1,000–1,400 nm of range, prioritizing speed and cabin comfort for short-to-mid legs. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with unusually broad mission flexibility, often configured for 6–10 passengers and roughly 1,900–2,000+ nm range, standing out for its ability to operate from shorter, less improved runways while offering jet performance.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft King Air 360Cessna Citation M2Diamond Aircraft DA62Embraer Phenom 100EVHonda Aircraft HondaJet ElitePilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 4.20$ 3.45$ 1.18$ 2.84$ 2.73$ 3.71
Total Seats61085766
Flight RulesIFRIFR—IFR———
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftCessna CitationDiamond AircraftEmbraerHonda AircraftPilatus
Aircraft NameBaron G58KingAir 350iM2DA62Phenom 100EVHondaJet ElitePC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14801560140012831,17814952076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.53$ 0.58$ 0.24$ 0.71$ 0.68$ 0.62
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1450514538101565345134326680
Standard Cabin Seats4863546
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 1,311$ 1,395$ 225$ 1,152$ 1,135$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXiProdigy Touch (G3000)Garmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202312404190406419440
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $7,650,000$5,150,000 $1,290,000 $4,250,000$ 5,400,000$11,800,000
Min Crew—11—111
Max Cabin Seats—9757610
Cabin
Cockpit2222222
Total Seats61085666
Standard Cabin Seats4863446
Lavatory—Optional1 Enclosed Belted Flushing—1 Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew—11—111
Galley Location—FWD———FWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats—9756610
Lavatory Location—AFTAFT—AFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.58.5—8.38.89.3
Galley / Refreshment—OptionalNo—NoGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Crew Rest——No—NoNoNo
Jump Seat——No—NoNoNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——22027—212802306023500
Cargo Door——————Yes
Engine
FADECNoYesYesYesYesYesYes
ModelIO-550-CPT6A-60AFJ44-1AP-21AE330PW617F1-EHF120-H1AFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeAvGas——Diesel / Jet Fuel———
TBO (hrs)1700360035001800350050005000
TBO (yrs)12——————
Horsepower3001050—180———
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected——Fuel Injected———
No. of Engines2122222
Fuel Capacity (gal)19453949289—439—
Flat Rating—ISA + 10ISA + 7—ISA + 8ISA + 10ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)——1965—173020503435
Fuel Burn (lbph)——516—543——
Usable Fuel (gal)———86———
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.946.742.630.142.142.752.2
Wingspan (ft)37.957.947.347.840.439.855.8
Cabin Width (ft)3.54.54.8—5.155.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.84.8—4.94.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)12.619.511—1112.123
Overall Height (ft)9.814.4149.314.314.917.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150——————
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4671——10—90
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—4.13.1—3.6—3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—19.58.8—910.217
Aisle Step (ft)——0.4—0.30.4Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——46—6066—