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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston‑engine, twin‑prop light aircraft aimed at personal and training use. It typically carries about five to six people including the pilot, with a practical range around 1,000 nautical miles depending on power settings, payload, and reserves. It’s the smallest and slowest of the three, but offers twin‑engine redundancy and relatively lower acquisition and operating costs. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop in the high‑performance personal/business category. It generally seats four to six comfortably (up to about six plus pilot in many layouts), with range commonly in the 1,400–1,700 nautical mile class. It emphasizes speed and efficiency for owner‑pilots and short business trips. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a larger single‑engine turboprop utility/business aircraft. It typically accommodates six to nine passengers plus pilot(s), with range often around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles. Compared with the TBM, it trades some speed for more cabin volume, payload flexibility, and utility mission capability.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Daher TBM 960Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 2.25$ 2.78
Total Seats668
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftDaher TBMPilatus
Aircraft NameBaron G58TBM 960PC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)148017301803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.56$ 0.46
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)14502908—
Standard Cabin Seats446
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 744$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202330290
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $4,450,000$5,350,000
Min Crew—11
Aircraft Type—Turbo Prop—
Max Cabin Seats——9
Cabin
Cockpit222
Total Seats668
Standard Cabin Seats446
Lavatory—NoOptional
Min Crew—11
Galley Location—MID—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.25.8
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—1439013100
Cargo Door——Yes
Max Cabin Seats——9
Lavatory Location——FWD
Galley / Refreshment——No
Engine
FADECNoYesYes
ModelIO-550-CTBM 960PT6E-67XP
Fuel TypeAvGas——
TBO (hrs)170035005000
TBO (yrs)12——
Horsepower3008501200
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected——
No. of Engines2—1
Fuel Capacity (gal)194——
Flat Rating—ISA + 49ISA + 35
Usable Fuel (gal)——402
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.935.347.25
Wingspan (ft)37.942.153.33
Cabin Width (ft)3.545
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.14.9
Cabin Length (ft)12.613.416.9
Overall Height (ft)9.8—14
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150123—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)46—40
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——4.25