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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston-powered light twin primarily in the personal/business touring category. It typically carries five to six people including the pilot, with useful cabin space but tighter comfort than the Pilatus aircraft. Its range is suited to regional trips, generally on the order of roughly 1,000–1,300 nautical miles depending on power settings, payload, and reserves. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop in the utility/business single category, designed for flexible operations including shorter or less‑improved runways. It commonly seats six to nine passengers in executive layouts (up to about ten including pilot in higher-density configurations). Its range is longer than the Baron’s, often around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on load and reserves, making it well suited to longer regional missions with more baggage. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet positioned for fast business travel with “rough-field” capability relative to many jets. It typically carries six to eight passengers in executive seating (up to around ten in some configurations). Range is comparable to or slightly greater than a PC-12 in many missions, often roughly 1,800–2,000 nautical miles, with significantly higher cruise speed.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Pilatus PC-12 NGXPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 2.78$ 3.71
Total Seats686
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftPilatusPilatus
Aircraft NameBaron G58PC-12 NGXPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)148018032076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.46$ 0.62
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)14506680
Standard Cabin Seats466
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 793$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiHoneywell Primus ApexPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202290440
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $5,350,000$11,800,000
Min Crew11
Max Cabin Seats910
Cabin
Cockpit222
Total Seats686
Standard Cabin Seats466
LavatoryOptional1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew11
Cargo DoorYesYes
Max Cabin Seats910
Lavatory LocationFWDFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.89.3
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1310023500
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWD
Engine
FADECNoYesYes
ModelIO-550-CPT6E-67XPFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (hrs)170050005000
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower3001200
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
No. of Engines212
Fuel Capacity (gal)194
Flat RatingISA + 35ISA + 23
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Thrust (lbs)3435
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.947.2552.2
Wingspan (ft)37.953.3355.8
Cabin Width (ft)3.555.6
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)12.616.923
Overall Height (ft)9.81417.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)464090
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.253.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17