Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls
The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston twin typically used for shorter, lower-altitude trips. It generally offers the shortest range of this group (around 1,000–1,300 nm depending on reserves and load) and usually seats about 4–6 passengers in addition to the pilot, making it best for regional hops and owner-flown flexibility. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop step up in speed and capability, commonly providing roughly 1,400–1,600 nm range and typically seating about 4–6 passengers plus the pilot, with a pressurized cabin suited to efficient personal and business travel. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single-engine turboprop optimized for speed and point-to-point business missions, with typical range around 1,500–1,700 nm and seating commonly 4–6 passengers plus the pilot. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a larger, utility-focused single-engine turboprop with a roomier cabin, often configured for 6–9 passengers and offering roughly 1,500–1,800 nm range, strong baggage volume, and versatile operations. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin-turboprop in a higher class, with the longest range in this set (often around 2,000+ nm) and typical seating around 6–9 passengers, aimed at longer corporate and special-mission flying.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 4.37 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.78 | $ 2.19 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Daher TBM | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | KingAir 350ER | TBM 960 | PC-12 NGX | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 2338 | 1730 | 1803 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.55 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 6585 | 2908 | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 1,324 | $ 744 | $ 793 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 303 | 330 | 290 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $8,750,000 | $4,450,000 | $5,350,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | — | 9 | — |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 5 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | Optional | No |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | — | Optional | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | MID | — | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | — | 9 | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | — | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.5 | 6.2 | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Refreshment Center | — | No | Refreshment Centre |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 14390 | 13100 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 8644 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | PT6A-60A | TBM 960 | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3600 | 3500 | 5000 | 3600 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 1050 | 850 | 1200 | 600 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 775 | — | — | 260 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 10 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 46.7 | 35.3 | 47.25 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 57.9 | 42.1 | 53.33 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 19.5 | 13.4 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 14.4 | — | 14 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | — | 123 | — | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 71 | — | 40 | 20 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 4.1 | — | 4.25 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 19.5 | — | — | — |