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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a twin‑piston, pressurized‑optional (typically unpressurized) light aircraft suited to shorter regional trips, generally carrying about five to six people with a practical range roughly in the 800–1,200 nm class depending on load and reserves. The Cessna Caravan is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for payload and rugged operations; it typically seats up to nine passengers (plus pilot) and commonly offers about 900–1,100 nm range. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is the stretched, more powerful Caravan variant in the same utility category, also typically up to nine passengers, with broadly similar range that varies with payload, often around 900–1,200 nm. The Piper M500 is a single‑engine turboprop personal transport in the pressurized cabin class, usually configured for five to six occupants, with range commonly around 1,000–1,300 nm. The Piper M600 SLS is the higher‑performance, pressurized personal turboprop with advanced avionics/autoland, generally seating five to six, and typically stretches range into roughly the 1,200–1,500 nm class depending on configuration and mission.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Cessna CaravanCessna Grand Caravan EXPiper M500Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 3.07$ 3.15$ 3.11$ 2.19
Total Seats6101066
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessnaCessnaPiperPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58CaravanGrand Caravan EXM500M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1480107096410001406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.38$ 0.39$ 0.78$ 0.55
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)14503305333216982200
Standard Cabin Seats48844
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 571$ 614$ 579$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202186195260274
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $2,355,000$2,695,000$2,122,600$3,081,400
Min Crew1111
Max Cabin Seats912
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Total Seats6101055
Standard Cabin Seats48844
LavatoryNoNoNoNo
Min Crew1111
Cargo DoorYesYes
Max Cabin Seats912
Cabin Pressure (psi)Un-PressurizedUn-Pressurized5.55.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoRefreshment CentreRefreshment Centre
Galley LocationMIDMID
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1260012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)82448644
Engine
FADECNoYesYesNoNo
ModelIO-550-CPT6A-114APT6A-140PT6A-42APT6A-42A
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (hrs)17003600400036003600
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower300675867500600
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
No. of Engines21111
Fuel Capacity (gal)194335170260
Flat RatingISA + 31ISA + 24ISA + 55ISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.937.641.629.629.7
Wingspan (ft)37.952.152.143.243.2
Cabin Width (ft)3.55.45.44.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.54.544
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.816.812.312.3
Overall Height (ft)9.81515.111.311.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150165165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4632322020