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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Cessna 172 Skyhawk vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Skycourier vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M350

The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston twin in the personal/corporate category, typically carrying about 4–6 people with a range around 1,000–1,300 nm. The Cessna Skyhawk (172) is a basic single‑engine piston trainer/personal aircraft, usually 3–4 aboard, with roughly 600–800 nm range. The Piper M350 is a pressurized single‑engine piston for owner‑pilots, commonly 4–6 seats, with about 1,000–1,300 nm range. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop for business travel, generally seating 4–6 (up to about 7–8 depending on configuration) with approximately 1,400–1,700 nm range. The Cessna Caravan is a utility turboprop for regional passenger/cargo work, often 9–14 passengers, with about 900–1,200 nm range. The Cessna SkyCourier is a larger twin‑turboprop commuter/freighter, typically 19 passengers (or cargo), with roughly 900–1,200 nm range, optimized more for payload and short regional legs than maximum range.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Cessna SkyhawkCessna CaravanCessna SkyCourierDaher TBM 960Piper M350
Summary
Cockpit2—2222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 0.95$ 3.07—$ 2.25$ 1.34
Total Seats64102166
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFRIFRIFRVFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessnaCessnaCessnaDaher TBMPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58172 SkyhawkCaravanSkyCourierTBM 960M350
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1480640107090017301343
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.24$ 0.38—$ 0.56$ 0.22
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1450—3305—29081308
Standard Cabin Seats4—81944
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 118$ 571—$ 744$ 285
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGyro / AnalogGarmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202124186200330213
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $415,000 $2,355,000$7,375,000$4,450,000$1,195,000
Min Crew——121—
Max Cabin Seats——919——
Aircraft Type————Turbo Prop—
Cabin
Cockpit2—2222
Total Seats64102166
Standard Cabin Seats4—81944
Lavatory——NoNoNo—
Min Crew——121—
Cargo Door——YesYes——
Max Cabin Seats——919——
Cabin Pressure (psi)——Un-PressurizedUn-Pressurized6.25.6
Galley / Refreshment——NoNo——
Galley Location————MID—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)————14390—
Engine
FADECNoNoYesYesYesNo
ModelIO-550-CIO-360-L2APT6A-114APT6A-65SCTBM 960TIO-540-AE2A
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGas———AvGas
TBO (hrs)170020003600600035002000
TBO (yrs)1212———12
Horsepower3002006751100850350
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected———Fuel Injected
No. of Engines2111—1
Fuel Capacity (gal)19442———120
Flat Rating——ISA + 31—ISA + 49—
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.927.237.654.935.329
Wingspan (ft)37.936.152.17242.143
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.45.4—44.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.244.5—4.14
Cabin Length (ft)12.611.912.8—13.412.3
Overall Height (ft)9.891519.8—11.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150———123165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)463032——20
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—————13