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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Cessna 172 Skyhawk vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M350

The Cessna Skyhawk is a single‑engine piston trainer and personal cruiser, typically carrying 3–4 passengers plus a pilot and offering roughly 600–800 nm of range depending on model, load, and winds. The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a twin‑engine piston step‑up for faster personal and business travel, generally seating about 4–5 passengers plus a pilot with about 900–1,300 nm range. The Piper M350 is a pressurized, single‑engine piston aircraft aimed at comfortable owner‑flown IFR travel, usually accommodating about 4–5 passengers plus a pilot with around 1,000–1,300 nm range. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop utility/business aircraft, commonly configured for 6–8 passengers (up to about 9) and roughly 1,500–1,800 nm range. The Cessna Citation M2 is a light jet for short business hops, typically carrying 4–5 passengers (up to about 6–7) with about 1,200–1,550 nm range. The Cessna Citation CJ4 is a larger light jet for longer missions, often seating 6–8 passengers with approximately 1,800–2,200 nm range.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Cessna SkyhawkCessna Citation CJ4Cessna Citation M2Pilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M350
Summary
Cockpit2—2222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 0.95$ 4.37$ 3.45$ 2.78$ 1.34
Total Seats649886
Flight RulesIFRVFR——IFRVFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessnaCessna CitationCessna CitationPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58172 SkyhawkCJ4M2PC-12 NGXM350
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14806402170140018031343
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.24$ 0.62$ 0.58$ 0.46$ 0.22
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1450—69143810—1308
Standard Cabin Seats4—7664
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 118$ 1,970$ 1,395$ 793$ 285
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202124440404290213
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $415,000 $11,290,000$5,150,000$5,350,000$1,195,000
Min Crew——111—
Max Cabin Seats——879—
Cabin
Cockpit2—2222
Total Seats649886
Standard Cabin Seats4—7664
Lavatory——1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingOptional—
Min Crew——111—
Crew Rest——NoNo——
Jump Seat——NoNo——
Galley Location——FWD———
Max Cabin Seats——879—
Lavatory Location——AFTAFTFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)——98.55.85.6
Galley / Refreshment——GalleyNoNo—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——240052202713100—
Cargo Door————Yes—
Engine
FADECNoNoYesYesYesNo
ModelIO-550-CIO-360-L2AFJ44-4AFJ44-1AP-21PT6E-67XPTIO-540-AE2A
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGas———AvGas
TBO (hrs)170020005000350050002000
TBO (yrs)1212———12
Horsepower300200——1200350
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected———Fuel Injected
No. of Engines212211
Fuel Capacity (gal)19442870492—120
Flat Rating——ISA + 11ISA + 7ISA + 35—
Thrust (lbs)——36211965——
Fuel Burn (lbph)——757516——
Usable Fuel (gal)————402—
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.927.253.442.647.2529
Wingspan (ft)37.936.15047.353.3343
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.44.84.854.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.244.84.84.94
Cabin Length (ft)12.611.917.21116.912.3
Overall Height (ft)9.8915.5141411.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150————165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)46307—4020
Aisle Step (ft)——0.40.4——
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——3.13.14.25—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——14.88.8——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——7046—13