Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cirrus Sf50 G2 vs Daher Tbm 940 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M500
The Beechcraft Baron G58 is the only piston twin here, fitting the “personal/light business” category with roughly 1,000–1,500 nm typical range and usually 4–5 passengers plus a pilot in real comfort (up to 6 seats, payload dependent). The Piper M500 is an entry-level single-engine turboprop, generally “personal/owner-flown turboprop,” with about 1,000–1,300 nm range and typically 4–5 passengers (up to 5 plus pilot). Stepping up, the Daher TBM 940 is a high-performance single turboprop optimized for fast owner travel, commonly around 1,500–1,700 nm range and typically 4–5 passengers (up to 6 seats including pilot). The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a utility/light business turboprop with more cabin volume and payload, typically about 1,500–1,800 nm range and commonly 6–8 passengers (up to about 9). The Cirrus Vision Jet G2 is a very light jet aimed at owner-pilots, with about 1,200–1,500 nm range and usually 3–5 passengers (up to 5 plus pilot). The Beechcraft King Air Denali is a newer, larger single-engine turboprop in the light business class, expected around 1,500–1,600 nm range with typically 6–8 passengers.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Daher TBM 940 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 4.08 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.78 | $ 3.11 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | GE® Aerospace | Daher TBM | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | KingAir Denali | TBM 940 | PC-12 NGX | M500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1600 | 1730 | 1803 | 1000 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.78 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 3280 | 2908 | — | 1698 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 1,111 | $ 744 | $ 793 | $ 579 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 285 | 330 | 290 | 260 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $4,150,000 | $4,450,000 | $5,350,000 | $2,122,600 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | — | 9 | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 5 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Flushing | No | Optional | No |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | — | 9 | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | — | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 5 | 6.2 | 5.8 | 5.5 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | Refreshment Centre | No | Refreshment Centre |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 11065 | 14390 | 13100 | 12600 |
| Galley Location | — | — | MID | — | MID |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 8244 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | No | — | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | Catalyst™ | PT6A-66D | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | — | 3500 | 5000 | 3600 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | — | 850 | 1200 | 500 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | — | 291 | — | 170 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 49 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 14.86 | 35.3 | 47.25 | 29.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 54.3 | 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 | 12.6 | 13.4 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 4.65 | 14.3 | 14 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | — | 123 | — | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 48 | 30 | 40 | 20 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 4.1 | — | 4.25 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 12.6 | — | — | — |