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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston-powered light twin in the personal/short-hop category, best suited to regional trips with roughly 5–6 occupants and a typical range on the order of about 1,000–1,300 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is a rugged single‑engine turboprop utility/STOL aircraft aimed at backcountry and short/rough-field operations, carrying up to about 9 passengers (often fewer in mixed cargo/mission layouts) with a range commonly around 1,000–1,300 nautical miles. The Daher TBM 910 and TBM 960 are high-performance single‑engine turboprop business aircraft; both prioritize speed and point-to-point efficiency for about 4–6 passengers. The TBM 910 typically offers around 1,500–1,700 nautical miles of range, while the TBM 960 is broadly similar in mission, often quoted in the same general band, with improvements focused more on systems and efficiency than a step-change in capacity. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a larger, cabin-class single turboprop positioned between utility and executive transport, commonly seating 6–9 in comfort (up to about 9 passengers), with range typically around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Daher TBM 910Daher TBM 960Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 2.25$ 2.25$ 2.78
Total Seats6668
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftDaher TBMDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft NameBaron G58TBM 910TBM 960PC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1480173017301803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.56$ 0.56$ 0.46
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)145029082908
Standard Cabin Seats4446
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 744$ 744$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202330330290
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $4,250,000$4,450,000$5,350,000
Min Crew111
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Max Cabin Seats9
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Total Seats6668
Standard Cabin Seats4446
LavatoryNoNoOptional
Min Crew111
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.26.25.8
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)143901439013100
Cargo DoorYes
Max Cabin Seats9
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECNoYesYesYes
ModelIO-550-CPT6A-66DTBM 960PT6E-67XP
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (hrs)1700350035005000
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower3008508501200
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
No. of Engines211
Fuel Capacity (gal)194291
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 49ISA + 35
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.935.335.347.25
Wingspan (ft)37.942.142.153.33
Cabin Width (ft)3.5445
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.14.14.9
Cabin Length (ft)12.613.413.416.9
Overall Height (ft)9.814.314
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150123123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)463040
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.25