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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Diamond Aircraft Da42 Vi vs Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Piper Seneca

The Beechcraft Baron G58, Diamond DA42 VI, Diamond DA62, and Piper Seneca are piston twins, generally used for personal travel, business trips, and training; among them, the DA42 VI is typically the most efficiency-focused and often offers the longest practical range in real-world cruise, while the Baron G58 emphasizes speed and payload for its class. The DA62 is a larger, newer-generation piston twin with the highest passenger capacity of the piston group, commonly seating six to seven, whereas the DA42 VI and Baron G58 are usually configured for four to six, and the Seneca is commonly six. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX, Piper M500, and Piper M600 SLS are single-engine turboprops aimed at higher-speed, higher-altitude business and utility flying. The PC-12 NGX is the most versatile and typically has the greatest range and cabin capacity, often seating six to nine depending on configuration. The M600 SLS and M500 are smaller, owner-flown turboprops, typically seating five to six, with the M600 generally offering more capability and range than the M500.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Diamond Aircraft DA42 VIDiamond Aircraft DA62Pilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M500Piper M600 SLSPiper Seneca
Summary
Cockpit2—22222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 1.11$ 1.18$ 2.78$ 3.11$ 2.19$ 1.69
Total Seats6458666
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftDiamond AircraftDiamond AircraftPilatusPiperPiperPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58DA42 VIDA62PC-12 NGXM500M600Seneca
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)148012731283180310001406828
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.28$ 0.24$ 0.46$ 0.78$ 0.55$ 0.28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)145012981565—169822001331
Standard Cabin Seats4—36444
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 211$ 225$ 793$ 579$ 603$ 337
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus ApexGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202190190290260274200
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $869,000 $1,290,000 $5,350,000$2,122,600$3,081,400 $1,095,000
Max Cabin Seats——59———
Min Crew———111—
Cabin
Cockpit2—22222
Total Seats6458556
Standard Cabin Seats4—36444
Max Cabin Seats——59———
Lavatory———OptionalNoNo—
Min Crew———111—
Cargo Door———Yes———
Lavatory Location———FWD———
Cabin Pressure (psi)———5.85.55.6—
Galley / Refreshment———NoRefreshment CentreRefreshment Centre—
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)———131001260012600—
Galley Location————MIDMID—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)————82448644—
Engine
FADECNoYesYesYesNoNoNo
ModelIO-550-CAE300AE330PT6E-67XPPT6A-42APT6A-42ATSIO-360-RB
Fuel TypeAvGasDiesel / Jet FuelDiesel / Jet Fuel———AvGas
TBO (hrs)1700180018005000360036001800
TBO (yrs)12——————
Horsepower3001681801200500600220
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel Injected———Fuel Injected
No. of Engines2221112
Fuel Capacity (gal)19479.489—170260122
Usable Fuel (gal)—76.486402———
Flat Rating———ISA + 35ISA + 55ISA + 55—
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.928.130.147.2529.629.728.6
Wingspan (ft)37.944.547.853.3343.243.239
Cabin Width (ft)3.5——54.14.1—
Cabin Height (ft)4.2——4.944—
Cabin Length (ft)12.6——16.912.312.3—
Overall Height (ft)9.88.29.31411.311.310
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150———165165—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)46——402020—
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)———4.25———