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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 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 suited to owner-operators; the Baron is a traditional light twin with shorter legs (roughly 1,000–1,500 nm typical) and usually carries 4–6, while the DA62 is a newer, efficiency-focused twin with similar to slightly longer range (often about 1,200–1,800 nm) and typically 5–7 seats. The Beechcraft King Air 360 is a pressurized twin‑turboprop in the business/utility class, generally carrying about 6–9 passengers with a range around 1,500–1,800 nm. The Embraer Phenom 100EV and HondaJet Elite are very light jets; both commonly seat 4–6 passengers (up to about 7 with certain configurations) and offer ranges in the ~1,100–1,400 nm neighborhood, optimized for short-to-medium business trips. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet with greater cabin flexibility and payload, typically 6–8 passengers, and longer reach around ~1,800–2,000+ nm, with the added advantage of strong short/rough-field capability compared with most jets.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft King Air 360Diamond Aircraft DA62Embraer Phenom 100EVHonda Aircraft HondaJet ElitePilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 4.20$ 1.18$ 2.84$ 2.73$ 3.71
Total Seats6105766
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftDiamond AircraftEmbraerHonda AircraftPilatus
Aircraft NameBaron G58KingAir 350iDA62Phenom 100EVHondaJet ElitePC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1480156012831,17814952076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.53$ 0.24$ 0.71$ 0.68$ 0.62
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)145051451565345134326680
Standard Cabin Seats483546
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 1,311$ 225$ 1,152$ 1,135$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXiProdigy Touch (G3000)Garmin G3000Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202312190406419440
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $7,650,000 $1,290,000 $4,250,000$ 5,400,000$11,800,000
Min Crew1111
Max Cabin Seats957610
Cabin
Cockpit222222
Total Seats6105666
Standard Cabin Seats483446
LavatoryOptional1 Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew1111
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats956610
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.58.38.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptionalNoGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Crew RestNoNoNo
Jump SeatNoNoNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)212802306023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECNoYesYesYesYesYes
ModelIO-550-CPT6A-60AAE330PW617F1-EHF120-H1AFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeAvGasDiesel / Jet Fuel
TBO (hrs)170036001800350050005000
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower3001050180
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines212222
Fuel Capacity (gal)19453989439
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 8ISA + 10ISA + 23
Usable Fuel (gal)86
Thrust (lbs)173020503435
Fuel Burn (lbph)543
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.946.730.142.142.752.2
Wingspan (ft)37.957.947.840.439.855.8
Cabin Width (ft)3.54.55.155.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.84.94.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)12.619.51112.123
Overall Height (ft)9.814.49.314.314.917.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)46711090
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.13.63.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.5910.217
Aisle Step (ft)0.30.4Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)6066