Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx
The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston twin in the light-aircraft category, best for shorter regional trips, typically carrying about four to five passengers in practical comfort (up to six including the pilot) with a range on the order of roughly 1,000–1,300 nm depending on configuration and reserves. The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is a utility single-engine turboprop aimed at rugged, short-field work; it usually seats around eight to nine (including pilot) and offers moderate range, commonly around 1,000–1,200 nm. The Beechcraft King Air Denali and Pilatus PC-12 NGX are pressurized single-engine turboprops in the high-performance utility/executive class; both generally carry six to nine occupants with longer legs, typically about 1,500–1,800 nm. The Daher TBM 910 and TBM 960 are high-speed single-engine turboprops optimized for owner-pilot business travel; they usually seat four to six passengers plus pilot, with ranges commonly around 1,500–1,700+ nm, and the TBM 960 adds more efficiency and refinement over the 910 rather than a major capacity change.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft KingAir Denali | Daher TBM 910 | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 4.08 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.78 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | GE® Aerospace | Daher TBM | Daher TBM | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | KingAir Denali | TBM 910 | TBM 960 | PC-12 NGX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1600 | 1730 | 1730 | 1803 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.46 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 3280 | 2908 | 2908 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 1,111 | $ 744 | $ 744 | $ 793 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 285 | 330 | 330 | 290 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $4,150,000 | $4,250,000 | $4,450,000 | $5,350,000 |
| 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 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Flushing | No | No | Optional |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | — | — | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | — | — | FWD |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 5 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | Refreshment Centre | — | No |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 11065 | 14390 | 14390 | 13100 |
| Galley Location | — | — | MID | MID | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | No | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | IO-550-C | Catalyst™ | PT6A-66D | TBM 960 | PT6E-67XP |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | — | 3500 | 3500 | 5000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | — | 850 | 850 | 1200 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | — | 291 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 49 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 35 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 37 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | 402 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 14.86 | 35.3 | 35.3 | 47.25 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 54.3 | 42.1 | 42.1 | 53.33 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 16.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 4.65 | 14.3 | — | 14 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | — | 123 | 123 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 48 | 30 | — | 40 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 4.1 | — | — | 4.25 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 12.6 | — | — | — |