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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 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.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Daher TBM 910Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 2.25$ 2.25
Total Seats666
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftDaher TBMDaher TBM
Aircraft NameBaron G58TBM 910TBM 960
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)148017301730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.56$ 0.56
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)145029082908
Standard Cabin Seats444
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 744$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202330330
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $4,250,000$4,450,000
Min Crew11
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
Total Seats666
Standard Cabin Seats444
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew11
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.26.2
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439014390
Engine
FADECNoYesYes
ModelIO-550-CPT6A-66DTBM 960
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (hrs)170035003500
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower300850850
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)194291
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 49
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.935.335.3
Wingspan (ft)37.942.142.1
Cabin Width (ft)3.544
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.14.1
Cabin Length (ft)12.613.413.4
Overall Height (ft)9.814.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150123123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4630