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.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.78 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Daher TBM | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | TBM 960 | PC-12 NGX |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1730 | 1803 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.46 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 2908 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 744 | $ 793 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 330 | 290 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $4,450,000 | $5,350,000 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Turbo Prop | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 9 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Lavatory | — | No | Optional |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 |
| Galley Location | — | MID | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 14390 | 13100 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 9 |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | No |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes |
| Model | IO-550-C | TBM 960 | PT6E-67XP |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3500 | 5000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 850 | 1200 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 49 | ISA + 35 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | 402 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 35.3 | 47.25 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 42.1 | 53.33 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4 | 5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 13.4 | 16.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | — | 14 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | 123 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | — | 40 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 4.25 |