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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls"

The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston-powered light twin typically used for personal and short business trips; it generally offers the shortest range of the three (roughly 1,000–1,500 nm depending on power settings and reserves) and usually carries about 4–5 passengers in comfort (up to 6 seats including the pilot). The Piper M600 SLS is a single‑engine turboprop positioned as a faster, higher‑altitude personal/business aircraft; it typically provides a longer range than the Baron (about 1,200–1,600 nm) and commonly seats 5–6 including the pilot, with better climb and cruise performance than most pistons. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a larger, utility‑oriented single‑engine turboprop aimed at corporate, charter, and special‑mission roles; it usually has the greatest range (often around 1,500–1,800+ nm) and the most cabin flexibility, commonly seating 6–9 passengers depending on configuration. Overall, the Baron emphasizes twin‑engine piston simplicity and cost, the M600 emphasizes premium owner‑pilot turboprop performance, and the PC‑12 emphasizes capacity, range, and mission versatility.

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 Crew—1
Max Cabin Seats—9
Cabin
Cockpit22
Total Seats68
Standard Cabin Seats46
Lavatory—Optional
Min Crew—1
Cargo Door—Yes
Max Cabin Seats—9
Lavatory Location—FWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)—5.8
Galley / Refreshment—No
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 Rating—ISA + 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