Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx
The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a pressurized-piston-style light twin (typically unpressurized in standard form) best suited to shorter regional trips, generally carrying about 4–6 passengers with a range around 1,000–1,300 nm depending on power and reserves. The Cessna Turbo Stationair is a single-engine piston utility aircraft in a similar short-range role, often 4–6 seats with roughly 800–1,000 nm range. Moving into single-engine turboprop utility, the Daher Kodiak 100 Series III and Cessna Grand Caravan EX emphasize rugged short/soft-field work and high payload; both typically seat about 9–14 depending on configuration, with ranges commonly around 900–1,000+ nm (often mission/payload limited). The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a higher-speed, pressurized executive/utility single turboprop, usually 6–9 passengers (up to 10), with roughly 1,500–1,800 nm range. For faster, larger pressurized turboprops, the King Air 360ER is a twin-engine business aircraft typically carrying about 6–9 passengers with extended range around 1,500–1,800 nm. The upcoming Beechcraft Denali is a new-generation single-engine turboprop in the PC-12 class, expected to seat about 6–9 with roughly 1,600 nm range. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed twin turboprop business aircraft, commonly 6–9 passengers, with about 1,500–1,800 nm range.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Cessna Turbo Stationair | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-12 NGX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 4.37 | $ 4.08 | $ 1.08 | $ 3.15 | — | $ 2.78 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | GE® Aerospace | Cessna | Cessna | Piaggio | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | KingAir 350ER | KingAir Denali | 206 Turbo Stationair | Grand Caravan EX | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 2338 | 1600 | 703 | 964 | 1530 | 1803 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.39 | — | $ 0.46 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 6585 | 3280 | — | 3332 | 3775 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 1,324 | $ 1,111 | $ 174 | $ 614 | — | $ 793 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 303 | 285 | 161 | 195 | 400 | 290 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $8,750,000 | $4,150,000 | $745,000 | $2,695,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $5,350,000 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | 9 | — | 12 | 7 | 9 |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Flushing | — | No | No | Optional |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | — | Optional | — | — | Yes | — | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | 9 | — | 12 | 7 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | AFT | — | — | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.5 | 5 | — | Un-Pressurized | 9 | 5.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Refreshment Center | No | — | No | No | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 11065 | — | — | 24000 | 13100 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 6600 | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | IO-550-C | PT6A-60A | Catalyst™ | TIO-540-AJ1A | PT6A-140 | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — | AvGas | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3600 | — | 2000 | 4000 | 3600 | 5000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 1050 | — | 350 | 867 | 850 | 1200 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — | Fuel Injected | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 775 | — | 87 | 335 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 10 | — | — | ISA + 24 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | — | 100 | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 402 |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 46.7 | 14.86 | 28.3 | 41.6 | 47.3 | 47.25 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 57.9 | 54.3 | 36 | 52.1 | 47.1 | 53.33 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 5.8 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 19.5 | 12.6 | 12.1 | 16.8 | 14.9 | 16.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 14.4 | 4.65 | 9.4 | 15.1 | 13.1 | 14 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 71 | 48 | 11 | 32 | 35.2 | 40 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — | 3.5 | 4.25 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 19.5 | 12.6 | — | — | — | — |