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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500

The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a light, piston-powered twin in the personal/business category, typically used for regional trips and multi-engine proficiency; it generally offers the shortest range of the three and is best thought of as a capable short-to-medium cross-country aircraft rather than a long-haul platform. Passenger capacity is usually up to six, depending on seating configuration and payload. The Piper M350 is a pressurized, single-engine piston aircraft positioned as a step up in comfort and altitude capability for owner-flown travel. It typically carries up to six and offers longer range than the Baron, making it better suited to longer regional missions while maintaining relatively straightforward operating complexity for its class. The Piper M500 is a pressurized, single-engine turboprop aimed at faster, higher, and longer owner-operated business travel. It also typically seats up to six, but it generally provides the longest range of the group and the strongest high-altitude, high-speed cruise capability, making it the most suitable for frequent, longer-distance trips.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Piper M350Piper M500
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 1.34$ 3.11
Total Seats666
Flight RulesIFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftPiperPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58M350M500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)148013431000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.22$ 0.78
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)145013081698
Standard Cabin Seats444
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 285$ 579
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202213260
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $1,195,000$2,122,600
Min Crew1
Cabin
Cockpit222
Total Seats665
Standard Cabin Seats444
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.65.5
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Galley LocationMID
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)12600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8244
Engine
FADECNoNoNo
ModelIO-550-CTIO-540-AE2APT6A-42A
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)170020003600
TBO (yrs)1212
Horsepower300350500
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines211
Fuel Capacity (gal)194120170
Flat RatingISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.92929.6
Wingspan (ft)37.94343.2
Cabin Width (ft)3.54.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.244
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.312.3
Overall Height (ft)9.811.411.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150165165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)462020
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13