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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Skycourier vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M350

The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston twin in the light personal/utility category, typically carrying 4–5 passengers in comfort (up to 6 seats) with range roughly in the 1,000–1,500 nm class depending on power and reserves. The Piper M350 is a pressurized piston single aimed at personal/business travel, usually 4–5 passengers, with a similar roughly 1,000–1,400 nm range and better high-altitude comfort than the Baron. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single‑engine turboprop in the owner‑flown/business category, generally 4–6 passengers, with longer legs around 1,400–1,700 nm and much higher cruise speed than the piston aircraft. The Cessna Caravan is a rugged utility turboprop optimized for hauling people or cargo into shorter/rougher strips, commonly seating 9–14 passengers (operator dependent), with range typically around 900–1,200 nm. The Cessna SkyCourier is a larger utility turboprop designed for cargo and regional shuttle work, commonly configured for about 19 passengers, with range generally around 900–1,300 nm.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Cessna CaravanCessna SkyCourierDaher TBM 960Piper M350
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 3.07$ 2.25$ 1.34
Total Seats6102166
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFRIFRVFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessnaCessnaDaher TBMPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58CaravanSkyCourierTBM 960M350
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1480107090017301343
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.38$ 0.56$ 0.22
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1450330529081308
Standard Cabin Seats481944
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 571$ 744$ 285
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGyro / AnalogGarmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202186200330213
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $2,355,000$7,375,000$4,450,000$1,195,000
Min Crew121
Max Cabin Seats919
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Total Seats6102166
Standard Cabin Seats481944
LavatoryNoNoNo
Min Crew121
Cargo DoorYesYes
Max Cabin Seats919
Cabin Pressure (psi)Un-PressurizedUn-Pressurized6.25.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoNo
Galley LocationMID
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Engine
FADECNoYesYesYesNo
ModelIO-550-CPT6A-114APT6A-65SCTBM 960TIO-540-AE2A
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)17003600600035002000
TBO (yrs)1212
Horsepower3006751100850350
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines2111
Fuel Capacity (gal)194120
Flat RatingISA + 31ISA + 49
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.937.654.935.329
Wingspan (ft)37.952.17242.143
Cabin Width (ft)3.55.444.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.54.14
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.813.412.3
Overall Height (ft)9.81519.811.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150123165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)463220
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13