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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a light piston twin aimed at personal and short business trips; it typically carries about five to six people and offers roughly 1,000–1,500 nm of range depending on load and reserves. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop in the utility/executive category, usually configured for six to nine passengers, with a commonly quoted range around 1,500–1,800 nm. The Beechcraft King Air 360 is a twin‑engine turboprop in the midsize corporate/utility class, generally seating six to nine (or more in commuter layouts) and delivering about 1,500–1,800 nm of range in typical business configurations. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet, positioned as a “super versatile” business jet; it commonly seats six to ten passengers and offers approximately 1,800–2,000+ nm of range depending on variant, payload, and mission profile. Overall, the Baron emphasizes lower operating complexity and cost, the PC-12 maximizes single‑engine turboprop efficiency and cabin utility, the King Air 360 adds twin‑turboprop performance and redundancy, and the PC-24 provides jet speed with near‑turboprop mission flexibility.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft King Air 360Pilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 4.20$ 2.78$ 3.71
Total Seats61086
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NameBaron G58KingAir 350iPC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1480156018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.53$ 0.46$ 0.62
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)145051456680
Standard Cabin Seats4866
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 1,311$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionHoneywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202312290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $7,650,000$5,350,000$11,800,000
Min Crew111
Max Cabin Seats9910
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Total Seats61086
Standard Cabin Seats4866
LavatoryOptionalOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew111
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats9910
Lavatory LocationAFTFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.55.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptionalNoOptional Refreshment Center
Cargo DoorYesYes
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1310023500
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Engine
FADECNoYesYesYes
ModelIO-550-CPT6A-60APT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (hrs)1700360050005000
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower30010501200
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
No. of Engines2112
Fuel Capacity (gal)194539
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 35ISA + 23
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.946.747.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)37.957.953.3355.8
Cabin Width (ft)3.54.555.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.84.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)12.619.516.923
Overall Height (ft)9.814.41417.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)46714090
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.14.253.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.517
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor