Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Cessna 172 Skyhawk vs Cessna 182 Skylane vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Cessna Skyhawk | Cessna Skylane | Cessna Grand Caravan EX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | — | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 0.95 | $ 1.01 | $ 3.15 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | 172 Skyhawk | 182 Skylane | Grand Caravan EX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 640 | 915 | 964 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.39 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | — | — | 3332 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | — | — | 8 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 118 | $ 146 | $ 614 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 124 | 145 | 195 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $415,000 | $530,000 | $2,695,000 |
| Min Crew | — | — | — | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | — | 12 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | — | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 4 | 10 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | — | — | 8 |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | No |
| Min Crew | — | — | — | 1 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | — | 12 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | Un-Pressurized |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | No |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | No | No | No | Yes |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-360-L2A | IO-540-AB1A5 | PT6A-140 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 2000 | 2000 | 4000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 200 | 245 | 867 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 42 | 87 | 335 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | — | ISA + 24 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 27.2 | 29 | 41.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 36.1 | 36 | 52.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 5.4 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4 | 4.1 | 4.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 11.9 | 11.2 | 16.8 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 9 | 9.4 | 15.1 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 30 | 32 | 32 |