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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Cessna Citation Cj4 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M350

The Beechcraft Baron G58 and Piper M350 are pressurized piston twins/singles suited to owner-pilots; they typically carry about five to six passengers plus a pilot, with useful IFR ranges roughly in the 900–1,300 nautical mile class depending on reserves, speed, and payload. The Baron G58 is a twin‑engine piston airplane optimized for shorter business trips and training, while the M350 is a high‑performance, pressurized single focused on comfortable, efficient personal travel. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop positioned between pistons and light jets. It commonly seats six to nine passengers (often in executive layouts) and offers long legs around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles with strong short/rough‑field capability. The Cessna Citation M2 and CJ4 are light jets. The M2 is an entry light jet typically carrying four to five passengers plus one or two pilots with about 1,200–1,500 nautical miles of range. The CJ4 is larger and faster, generally carrying six to eight passengers with roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range, making it the best fit here for longer nonstop business missions.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Cessna Citation CJ4Cessna Citation M2Pilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M350
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 4.37$ 3.45$ 2.78$ 1.34
Total Seats69886
Flight RulesIFR——IFRVFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessna CitationCessna CitationPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58CJ4M2PC-12 NGXM350
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14802170140018031343
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.62$ 0.58$ 0.46$ 0.22
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)145069143810—1308
Standard Cabin Seats47664
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 1,970$ 1,395$ 793$ 285
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202440404290213
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $11,290,000$5,150,000$5,350,000$1,195,000
Min Crew—111—
Max Cabin Seats—879—
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Total Seats69886
Standard Cabin Seats47664
Lavatory—1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingOptional—
Min Crew—111—
Crew Rest—NoNo——
Jump Seat—NoNo——
Galley Location—FWD———
Max Cabin Seats—879—
Lavatory Location—AFTAFTFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—98.55.85.6
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyNoNo—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—240052202713100—
Cargo Door———Yes—
Engine
FADECNoYesYesYesNo
ModelIO-550-CFJ44-4AFJ44-1AP-21PT6E-67XPTIO-540-AE2A
Fuel TypeAvGas———AvGas
TBO (hrs)17005000350050002000
TBO (yrs)12———12
Horsepower300——1200350
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected———Fuel Injected
No. of Engines22211
Fuel Capacity (gal)194870492—120
Flat Rating—ISA + 11ISA + 7ISA + 35—
Thrust (lbs)—36211965——
Fuel Burn (lbph)—757516——
Usable Fuel (gal)———402—
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.953.442.647.2529
Wingspan (ft)37.95047.353.3343
Cabin Width (ft)3.54.84.854.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.84.84.94
Cabin Length (ft)12.617.21116.912.3
Overall Height (ft)9.815.5141411.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150———165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)467—4020
Aisle Step (ft)—0.40.4——
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.13.14.25—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—14.88.8——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—7046—13