Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Cessna 172 Skyhawk vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Cessna Skyhawk | Cessna Turbo Stationair |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 0.95 | $ 1.08 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | 172 Skyhawk | 206 Turbo Stationair |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 640 | 703 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.18 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | — | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 118 | $ 174 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 124 | 161 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $415,000 | $745,000 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | — | 4 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-360-L2A | TIO-540-AJ1A |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 2000 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Horsepower | 300 | 200 | 350 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 42 | 87 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 27.2 | 28.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 36.1 | 36 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4 | 4.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 11.9 | 12.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 9 | 9.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 30 | 11 |