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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.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft King Air 360ERCessna Citation CJ3+Embraer Phenom 300EPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 4.37$ 4.05$ 3.88$ 3.71
Total Seats6109106
Flight RulesIFRIFR———
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftCessna CitationEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameBaron G58KingAir 350ERCJ3+Phenom 300EPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1480233818982,0102076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.55$ 0.58$ 0.55$ 0.62
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)14506585553069146680
Standard Cabin Seats48766
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 1,324$ 1,680$ 1,758$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G3000Prodigy Touch (G3000)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202303415464440
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $8,750,000$9,915,000$9,650,000$11,800,000
Min Crew—1111
Max Cabin Seats—981010
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Total Seats610996
Standard Cabin Seats48776
Lavatory—Yes (Belted Optional)1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew—1111
Cargo Door—Optional——Yes
Galley Location—FWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats—98910
Lavatory Location—AFTAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.58.99.49.3
Galley / Refreshment—Refreshment CenterGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Crew Rest——NoNoNo
Jump Seat——NoNoNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——235862556023500
Engine
FADECNoYesYesYesYes
ModelIO-550-CPT6A-60AFJ44-3ACanada PW535E1FJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeAvGas————
TBO (hrs)17003600500050005000
TBO (yrs)12————
Horsepower3001050———
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected————
No. of Engines21222
Fuel Capacity (gal)194775703——
Flat Rating—ISA + 10ISA + 11ISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)——282033603435
Fuel Burn (lbph)——624757—
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.946.751.251.252.2
Wingspan (ft)37.957.95352.1655.8
Cabin Width (ft)3.54.54.85.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.84.84.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)12.619.515.717.223
Overall Height (ft)9.814.415.216.7517.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150————
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4671—1090
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—4.13.13.63.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—19.512.214.817
Aisle Step (ft)——0.40.3Flat Floor
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——6574—