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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
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 0.95$ 4.37$ 3.45$ 2.78$ 1.34
Total Seats649886
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFRVFR
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)1450691438101308
Standard Cabin Seats47664
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 Crew111
Max Cabin Seats879
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Total Seats649886
Standard Cabin Seats47664
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingOptional
Min Crew111
Crew RestNoNo
Jump SeatNoNo
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats879
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)98.55.85.6
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNoNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240052202713100
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECNoNoYesYesYesNo
ModelIO-550-CIO-360-L2AFJ44-4AFJ44-1AP-21PT6E-67XPTIO-540-AE2A
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)170020005000350050002000
TBO (yrs)121212
Horsepower3002001200350
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines212211
Fuel Capacity (gal)19442870492120
Flat RatingISA + 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)150165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)463074020
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)704613