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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 Crew11
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Max Cabin Seats9
Cabin
Cockpit222
Total Seats668
Standard Cabin Seats446
LavatoryNoOptional
Min Crew11
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.25.8
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439013100
Cargo DoorYes
Max Cabin Seats9
Lavatory LocationFWD
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Engine
FADECNoYesYes
ModelIO-550-CTBM 960PT6E-67XP
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (hrs)170035005000
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower3008501200
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)194
Flat RatingISA + 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)9.814
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4640
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.25