AIR.ONE

Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Cessna Caravan vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M600 Sls

The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston-powered, twin‑engine light aircraft typically used for short to medium trips. It generally carries 4–6 people and offers a useful range in the mid‑1,000‑mile class depending on load and reserves. The Cessna Caravan is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for hauling people or cargo; it commonly seats 9–14 passengers in commuter configurations and trades speed for versatility, with typical ranges around roughly 900–1,200 miles. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop in the personal/business category, usually seating about 4–6 with a notably longer, faster cross‑country capability, often around roughly 1,400–1,700 miles. The Piper M600 SLS is also a single‑engine turboprop personal aircraft, generally seating 4–6 and offering solid cross‑country range, commonly around roughly 1,200–1,500 miles. In broad terms, the Caravan leads on passenger capacity and utility, while the TBM 960 emphasizes speed and longer legs; the M600 SLS is a strong middle ground, and the Baron G58 is the piston twin option for smaller groups.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Cessna CaravanDaher TBM 960Piper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 3.07$ 2.25$ 2.19
Total Seats61066
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessnaDaher TBMPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58CaravanTBM 960M600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1480107017301406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.38$ 0.56$ 0.55
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1450330529082200
Standard Cabin Seats4844
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 571$ 744$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Garmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202186330274
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $2,355,000$4,450,000$3,081,400
Min Crew111
Max Cabin Seats9
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Total Seats61065
Standard Cabin Seats4844
LavatoryNoNoNo
Min Crew111
Cargo DoorYes
Max Cabin Seats9
Cabin Pressure (psi)Un-Pressurized6.25.6
Galley / RefreshmentNoRefreshment Centre
Galley LocationMIDMID
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECNoYesYesNo
ModelIO-550-CPT6A-114ATBM 960PT6A-42A
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (hrs)1700360035003600
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower300675850600
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
No. of Engines211
Fuel Capacity (gal)194260
Flat RatingISA + 31ISA + 49ISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.937.635.329.7
Wingspan (ft)37.952.142.143.2
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)9.81511.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150123165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)463220