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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex

The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a pressurized-piston twin positioned primarily as a high-performance personal or light business aircraft. It typically carries about five to six people and offers a moderate range suited to regional trips rather than long stage lengths. The Beechcraft King Air 360 is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft in a higher category, emphasizing speed, comfort, and cabin capability. It generally seats around eight to nine passengers in typical executive layouts and delivers a longer range than the Baron, making it better for longer regional or some transcontinental missions depending on payload and conditions. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a single‑turboprop utility aircraft optimized for versatility and short/rough-field operations. It commonly carries nine to twelve passengers (or equivalent cargo) and provides solid, workhorse range, but it is generally shorter than the King Air’s and focused more on access and payload flexibility than on business-jet-like travel.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft King Air 360Cessna Grand Caravan EX
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 4.20$ 3.15
Total Seats61010
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftCessna
Aircraft NameBaron G58KingAir 350iGrand Caravan EX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14801560964
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.53$ 0.39
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)145051453332
Standard Cabin Seats488
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 1,311$ 614
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202312195
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $7,650,000$2,695,000
Min Crew11
Max Cabin Seats912
Cabin
Cockpit222
Total Seats61010
Standard Cabin Seats488
LavatoryOptionalNo
Min Crew11
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats912
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.5Un-Pressurized
Galley / RefreshmentOptionalNo
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECNoYesYes
ModelIO-550-CPT6A-60APT6A-140
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (hrs)170036004000
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower3001050867
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
No. of Engines211
Fuel Capacity (gal)194539335
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 24
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.946.741.6
Wingspan (ft)37.957.952.1
Cabin Width (ft)3.54.55.4
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.84.5
Cabin Length (ft)12.619.516.8
Overall Height (ft)9.814.415.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)467132
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.5