Compare Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Grand Caravan EX vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 SLS
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| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | Baron G58 | Caravan | Grand Caravan EX | M500 | M600 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $2,355,000 | $2,695,000 | $2,122,600 | $3,081,400 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 571 | $ 614 | $ 579 | $ 603 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 3.07 | $ 3.15 | $ 3.11 | $ 2.19 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.39 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.55 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 186 | 195 | 260 | 274 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1070 | 920 | 1000 | 1658 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 3305 | 3532 | 2300 | 2350 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | 9 | 12 | - | - |
| Min Crew | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Weights | |||||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | 8035 | 8842 | 5134 | 6050 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 5500 | 8000 | 8807 | 5092 | 6000 |
| MLW (lbs) | 5400 | 7800 | 8500 | 4850 | 5800 |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | - | - | 4850 | 4850 |
| BOW (lbs) | - | 4930 | 5510 | 3436 | 3700 |
| BEW (lbs) | 4050 | 4730 | 5310 | 2792 | 3650 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 3305 | 3532 | 2300 | 2350 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | 3070 | 3190 | 1707 | 2300 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1164 | 2224 | 2246 | 1020 | 1642 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 286 | 1081 | 1286 | - | 1692 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 1081 | 1086 | 559 | 658 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 420 | 325 | 1410 | - | - |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 52.1 | 52.1 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 15 | 15.1 | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 37.6 | 41.6 | 29.6 | 29.7 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.8 | 16.8 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | - | - | 165 | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 32 | 32 | 20 | 20 |
| Engine | |||||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna | Piper | Piper |
| Model | IO-550-C | PT6A-114A | PT6A-140 | PT6A-42A | PT6A-42A |
| Horsepower | 300 | 675 | 867 | 500 | 600 |
| Flat Rating | - | ISA + 31 | ISA + 24 | ISA + 55 | ISA + 55 |
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3600 | 4000 | 3600 | 3600 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | - | - | - | - |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | - | - | - | - |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | - | - | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | - | 335 | 170 | 260 |
| Avionics | |||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | - | - | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| EFIS | - | 1 x Garmin GEA 71 | 1 Garmin GEA 71 | - | - |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | - | - | 1 x Garmin GFC 700 | 1 x Garmin GFC-700 |
| PFD | 1 | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 2 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 2 | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 1 x Garmin GDU 1050A | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | - | 2 x Garmin GIA64W | 2 x Garmin GIA64W |
| AHRS | - | 2 x GRS 79 | 2 x GRS 79 | 2 | 2 |
| ADC | - | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 | 2 x Garmin GDC 72 | 2 | 2 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 x GTX 335R ADS-B Out | 1 x Garmin GTX 335R ADS-B Out | 1 x Garmin GTX-335R (ADS-B OUT) | 1 x Garmin GTX-335R (ADS-B OUT) |
| VHF Com | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DME | - | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 | 1 x Bendix/King KN-63 | - | - |
| Cabin | |||||
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | 9 | 12 | - | - |
| Min Crew | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | - | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Lavatory | - | No | No | No | No |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | No | No | Refreshment Centre | Refreshment Centre |
| Galley Location | - | - | - | MID | MID |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | - | 8244 | 8644 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | - | 12600 | 12600 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | Un-Pressurized | Un-Pressurized | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Other | |||||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | McCauley | McCauley | Hartzell | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Metal Constant Feathering | 4-Blade Alum Constant Feathering | 4-Blade Constant Speed Reverse | 4-Blade Constant Speed Reverse |
| Prop Diameter | - | - | - | 82.5 | - |
| Gear Type | Retractable | Fixed Wheels | Fixed Wheels | Retractable | Retractable |
| Warranty | |||||
| Pilot Training Credits | - | - | - | 1 | 1 |
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | - | 3 | 5 |
| Airframe (Hrs) | - | - | - | - | 1500 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | - | - | 7 | 7 |
| Engine (Hrs) | - | - | - | 2500 | 2500 |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | - | - | 5 | 5 |
| Prop (Hrs) | - | - | - | 1500 | 1500 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | - | 3 | 5 |
| Performance | |||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 186 | 195 | 260 | 274 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 163 | 157 | 165 | 157 | 184 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 73 | 61 | 61 | - | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1070 | 920 | 1000 | 1658 |
| Range @ 75% | - | - | - | - | 1385 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | - | 909 | 815 | - | - |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | 663 | 621 | - | - |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | 417 | 420 | - | - |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 2345 | 1160 | 1399 | 1650 | 2635 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2055 | 1836 | 2438 | - |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | 2973 | 3661 | 2973 | 3998 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 2490 | 715 | 1004 | 1020 | - |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 1625 | 1836 | 2110 | 2659 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1700 | 1234 | 1275 | 1600 | 1556 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 20688 | 25000 | 25000 | 28000 | 30000 |