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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Cessna 172 Skyhawk vs Guimbal Cabri G2 vs Md Helicopters Md 500e vs Robinson Helicopters R22 Beta Ii

The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a twin‑engine piston airplane in the high‑performance personal/utility category, typically carrying about five to six people and offering the longest useful range of this group, commonly on the order of roughly 1,000 nautical miles depending on configuration and reserves. The Cessna Skyhawk is a single‑engine piston trainer/light touring airplane, usually seating four, with a moderate range commonly around 600–800 nautical miles. The Guimbal Cabri G2 is a two‑seat piston helicopter primarily used for training and light utility, with relatively short range, often roughly 250–350 nautical miles. The MD Helicopters MD 500E is a light turbine helicopter used for utility, patrol, and aerial work; it typically carries about four to five occupants (configuration dependent) and has a range commonly around 250–350 nautical miles. The Robinson R22 Beta II is a two‑seat piston training helicopter with similarly short legs, typically about 200–300 nautical miles.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Cessna SkyhawkGuimbal Cabri G2MD Helicopters MD 500EROBINSON R22 Beta II
Summary
Cockpit2——2—
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 0.95$ 1.71$ 2.95$ 1.80
Total Seats64242
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessnaGuimbalMD HelicotpersRobinson Helicopters
Aircraft NameBaron G58172 SkyhawkCabri G2MD 500ER22 Beta II
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1480640406258250
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.24$ 0.86$ 0.74$ 0.90
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1450—6171483490
Standard Cabin Seats4——2—
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 118$ 171$ 398$ 173
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGuimbal Digtal EPMGyro / AnalogGyro / Analog
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)20212410013596
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $415,000 $385,000 $ 2,750,000$ 312,000
Min Crew———1—
Max Cabin Seats———3—
Cabin
Cockpit2——2—
Total Seats64242
Standard Cabin Seats4——2—
Min Crew———1—
Max Cabin Seats———3—
Engine
FADECNoNoNoNoNo
ModelIO-550-CIO-360-L2A0-360-J2A250-C20BO-360
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGasJetFuelAvGas
TBO (hrs)17002000200035002000
TBO (yrs)121212—12
Horsepower300200180420131
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedCarbureted—Carbureted
No. of Engines21111
Fuel Capacity (gal)19442—64115
Fuel Burn (gph)———35—
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.927.220.730.928.5
Wingspan (ft)37.936.1———
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.4———
Cabin Height (ft)4.24———
Cabin Length (ft)12.611.9———
Overall Height (ft)9.898.28.78.8
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150————
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)46300.7—1.5
Rotor Diameter (ft)——23.726.425.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)——7——