Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngxno T
The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a twin‑engine piston aircraft typically used for personal and light business travel; it generally carries 4 to 6 people and offers moderate range suitable for regional trips. The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is a single‑engine turboprop utility/STOL aircraft aimed at rugged, short‑runway and backcountry operations; it typically seats about 8 to 10 occupants (often up to 9 passengers plus a pilot) and provides regional range, prioritizing payload and field performance over speed. The Daher TBM 910 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop business aircraft; it usually seats 4 to 6 in executive comfort (with higher maximum seating possible) and has long range for efficient point‑to‑point travel. The Daher TBM 960 is the newer, faster, more capable evolution in the same category, generally offering similar seating to the TBM 910 but with improved performance and typically equal or greater long‑range capability, making it the strongest option here for fast, longer nonstop trips.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Daher TBM 910 | Daher TBM 960 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.25 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Daher TBM | Daher TBM |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | TBM 910 | TBM 960 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1730 | 1730 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.56 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 2908 | 2908 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 744 | $ 744 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 330 | 330 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $4,250,000 | $4,450,000 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Turbo Prop |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | No | No |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 |
| Galley Location | — | MID | MID |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Refreshment Centre | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 14390 | 14390 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes |
| Model | IO-550-C | PT6A-66D | TBM 960 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3500 | 3500 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 850 | 850 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | — |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 291 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 49 | ISA + 49 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 37 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 35.3 | 35.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 42.1 | 42.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 13.4 | 13.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 14.3 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | 123 | 123 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 30 | — |