Compare Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Pilatus PC-12 NGX vs Piper Seneca
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| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | Baron G58 | PC-12 NGX | Seneca |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $5,350,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 793 | $ 337 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 2.78 | $ 1.69 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.28 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 290 | 200 |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1866 | 828 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 3692 | 1331 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | 9 | - |
| Min Crew | - | 1 | - |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Weights | |||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | 10495 | - |
| MTOW (lbs) | 5500 | 10450 | 4750 |
| MLW (lbs) | 5400 | 9921 | - |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | 9039 | - |
| BOW (lbs) | - | 6803 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 4050 | 6758 | 3442 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 3692 | 1331 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | 2235 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 1164 | 2704 | 732 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 286 | - | 599 |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | 988 | - |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 420 | - | - |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 53.33 | 39 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 14 | 10 |
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 47.25 | 28.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.9 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 5 | - |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | - | 4.25 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 16.9 | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | - | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 40 | - |
| Engine | |||
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Pilatus | Piper |
| Model | IO-550-C | PT6E-67XP | TSIO-360-RB |
| Horsepower | 300 | 1200 | 220 |
| Flat Rating | - | ISA + 35 | - |
| FADEC | No | Yes | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 5000 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | - | - |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | - | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | - | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | - | 122 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | - | 402 | - |
| Avionics | |||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | - | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| FMS | - | 1 | - |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | 1 | Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| AHRS | - | 1 | - |
| Flight Director | - | - | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | 9 | - |
| Min Crew | - | 1 | - |
| Cargo Door | - | Yes | - |
| Lavatory | - | Optional | - |
| Lavatory Location | - | FWD | - |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | No | - |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | 13100 | - |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | 5.8 | - |
| Other | |||
| Prop Manufacturer | McCauley | Hartzell | McCauley |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 5-Blade Comp | 3-Blade Constant Feathering |
| Gear Type | Retractable | Retractable | Retractable |
| Warranty | |||
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | 2 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | - | 3 |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | - | 3 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | 2 |
| Performance | |||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 290 | 200 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 163 | 225 | 200 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 73 | - | - |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | 67 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 1866 | 828 |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | - | 1803 | - |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | 1568 | - |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | 1057 | - |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 2345 | - | 1143 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2602 | 1707 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | 4270 | - |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 2490 | - | 1400 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | 2170 | 2180 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1700 | 1920 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 20688 | 30000 | 25000 |