Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls
The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a twin‑engine piston aircraft in the light personal/utility category. It typically carries about 5–6 people and is best for shorter regional trips, with a generally shorter range than the turboprops listed. The Piper M350 is a pressurized single‑engine piston aircraft aimed at personal and business travel; it usually seats about 5–6 and offers moderate range for point‑to‑point trips, generally less than the turboprop models. The Piper M500 is a single‑engine turboprop in the personal/business category, commonly configured for about 5–6 passengers and offering longer range than the piston aircraft, suited to frequent regional-to-medium missions. The Piper M600 SLS is a newer, higher‑performance single‑engine turboprop with similar seating (typically 5–6) but generally improved speed and range versus the M500, making it a strong owner‑pilot business traveler. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a larger, premium single‑engine turboprop utility/business aircraft, typically carrying 6–9 passengers depending on configuration, and it offers the longest practical range and broadest mission capability of this group.
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M350 | Piper M500 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 2.78 | $ 1.34 | $ 3.11 | $ 2.19 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Pilatus | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | PC-12 NGX | M350 | M500 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1803 | 1343 | 1000 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.55 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | — | 1308 | 1698 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 793 | $ 285 | $ 579 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 290 | 213 | 260 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $5,350,000 | $1,195,000 | $2,122,600 | $3,081,400 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | — | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | Optional | — | No | No |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | — | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 5.8 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | — | Refreshment Centre | Refreshment Centre |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 13100 | — | 12600 | 12600 |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | MID | MID |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 8244 | 8644 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | PT6E-67XP | TIO-540-AE2A | PT6A-42A | PT6A-42A |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | AvGas | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 5000 | 2000 | 3600 | 3600 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | 12 | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 1200 | 350 | 500 | 600 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | Fuel Injected | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | — | 120 | 170 | 260 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 35 | — | ISA + 55 | ISA + 55 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | 402 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 47.25 | 29 | 29.6 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 53.33 | 43 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.9 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 16.9 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 14 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | — | 165 | 165 | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 40 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 4.25 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 13 | — | — |