Compare Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Cessna Skylane
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| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna |
| Aircraft Type | Baron G58 | 182 Skylane |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $530,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 146 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 1.01 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.25 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 145 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 915 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | - |
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | - |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||
| MTOW (lbs) | 5500 | 3100 |
| MLW (lbs) | 5400 | 2950 |
| BEW (lbs) | 4050 | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1164 | 522 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 286 | - |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 420 | 200 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 36 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 9.4 |
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 29 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 11.2 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 32 |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-540-AB1A5 |
| Horsepower | 300 | 245 |
| FADEC | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 87 |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 1 | 1 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | - |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | - |
| Other | ||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | McCauley |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Constant |
| Gear Type | Retractable | Float |
| Float Type | - | Amphib |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 145 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 163 | - |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 73 | 49 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 915 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 2345 | 1514 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 2490 | 1350 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1700 | 924 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 20688 | 18100 |