Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston twin, best viewed as a high-performance personal aircraft with the shortest range of this group (roughly 1,000–1,500 nm, mission dependent) and typically seats about 4–6 passengers. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop, optimized for efficient regional and remote operations, offering longer range (about 1,500–1,800+ nm) with a typical passenger load around 6–9 depending on interior and fuel. The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is a light jet aimed at fast point‑to‑point business trips, generally around 1,800–2,000+ nm of range and commonly 6–9 passengers. The Embraer Phenom 300E is also a light jet but usually at the top of the class for speed and usable cabin, with range around 1,900–2,100 nm and typically 6–10 seats depending on layout. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet designed for versatility, including more rugged/short-field capability; it carries about 6–10 passengers and offers roughly 1,700–2,000+ nm range depending on configuration and reserves.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Embraer Phenom 300E | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 4.37 | $ 4.05 | $ 3.88 | $ 3.71 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | KingAir 350ER | CJ3+ | Phenom 300E | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 2338 | 1898 | 2,010 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.62 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 6585 | 5530 | 6914 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 1,324 | $ 1,680 | $ 1,758 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 303 | 415 | 464 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $8,750,000 | $9,915,000 | $9,650,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | — | Optional | — | — | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.5 | 8.9 | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Refreshment Center | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | No | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 23586 | 25560 | 23500 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | IO-550-C | PT6A-60A | FJ44-3A | Canada PW535E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3600 | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 1050 | — | — | — |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 775 | 703 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 10 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 2820 | 3360 | 3435 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 624 | 757 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 46.7 | 51.2 | 51.2 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 57.9 | 53 | 52.16 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 19.5 | 15.7 | 17.2 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 14.4 | 15.2 | 16.75 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 71 | — | 10 | 90 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 4.1 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 19.5 | 12.2 | 14.8 | 17 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | 0.4 | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 65 | 74 | — |