Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx
The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston twin in the light personal/business category, typically suited to shorter missions with a range around 1,000–1,300 nm and seating generally for about 4–6 passengers. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, optimized for rugged, short-haul work; it commonly carries about 9–14 passengers with a range roughly 800–1,000+ nm depending on payload. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a premium single‑engine turboprop for executive and regional travel, usually seating about 6–9 in executive layouts (up to around 10) and offering about 1,500–1,800 nm range. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine turboprop in the larger executive/utility class, typically configured for about 6–9 passengers, with extended range on the order of roughly 1,800–2,000+ nm. The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a light business jet, generally carrying about 6–10 passengers and delivering about 2,000+ nm range, prioritizing speed and high-altitude capability over rough-field utility.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Citation CJ4 | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Pilatus PC-12 NGX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 4.37 | $ 4.37 | $ 3.15 | $ 2.78 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | — | VFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Cessna | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | KingAir 350ER | CJ4 | Grand Caravan EX | PC-12 NGX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 2338 | 2170 | 964 | 1803 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.62 | $ 0.39 | $ 0.46 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 6585 | 6914 | 3332 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 1,324 | $ 1,970 | $ 614 | $ 793 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 303 | 440 | 195 | 290 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $8,750,000 | $11,290,000 | $2,695,000 | $5,350,000 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | 8 | 12 | 9 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | Yes (Belted Optional) | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | No | Optional |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | — | Optional | — | Yes | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | 8 | 12 | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | AFT | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.5 | 9 | Un-Pressurized | 5.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Refreshment Center | Galley | No | No |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 24005 | — | 13100 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | IO-550-C | PT6A-60A | FJ44-4A | PT6A-140 | PT6E-67XP |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3600 | 5000 | 4000 | 5000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 1050 | — | 867 | 1200 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 775 | 870 | 335 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 10 | ISA + 11 | ISA + 24 | ISA + 35 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | 3621 | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 757 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | 402 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 46.7 | 53.4 | 41.6 | 47.25 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 57.9 | 50 | 52.1 | 53.33 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 5.4 | 5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 19.5 | 17.2 | 16.8 | 16.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 14.4 | 15.5 | 15.1 | 14 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 71 | 7 | 32 | 40 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 4.1 | 3.1 | — | 4.25 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 19.5 | 14.8 | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | 0.4 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 70 | — | — |