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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Beechcraft Baron G58 and Pilatus PC-12 NGX sit in different segments of general aviation. The Baron G58 is a piston-powered, twin‑engine light aircraft typically used for personal travel, training, and short business trips, valued for redundancy and relatively straightforward operations. The PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop utility and business aircraft designed for higher-performance travel and flexible missions, including corporate transport and operations into shorter or less‑developed runways. In range, the PC‑12 NGX generally flies significantly farther, making it better suited to longer nonstop legs, while the Baron G58 is optimized for shorter to mid-length trips with more frequent fuel stops on longer routes. For passenger capacity, the Baron G58 is usually configured for about five to six seats including the pilot, whereas the PC‑12 NGX typically accommodates a larger cabin load, commonly six to nine passengers depending on interior configuration, with notably more space for baggage and comfort on longer flights.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 2.78
Total Seats68
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftPilatus
Aircraft NameBaron G58PC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14801803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.46
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)1450
Standard Cabin Seats46
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202290
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $5,350,000
Min Crew1
Max Cabin Seats9
Cabin
Cockpit22
Total Seats68
Standard Cabin Seats46
LavatoryOptional
Min Crew1
Cargo DoorYes
Max Cabin Seats9
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.8
Galley / RefreshmentNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)13100
Engine
FADECNoYes
ModelIO-550-CPT6E-67XP
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (hrs)17005000
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower3001200
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
No. of Engines21
Fuel Capacity (gal)194
Flat RatingISA + 35
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.947.25
Wingspan (ft)37.953.33
Cabin Width (ft)3.55
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.9
Cabin Length (ft)12.616.9
Overall Height (ft)9.814
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4640
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.25