Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna 172 Skyhawk vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Cessna Caravan
| Spec | Cessna Skyhawk | Cessna Turbo Stationair | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Cessna Caravan | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| DOC / nm | $ 0.95 | $ 1.08 | $ 1.72 | $ 3.07 | $ 1.16 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR | VFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cessna | Beechcraft | Cessna | Beechcraft |
| Aircraft Name | 172 Skyhawk | 206 Turbo Stationair | Baron G58 | Caravan | Bonanza G36 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 703 | 1480 | 1070 | 920 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.24 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.29 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 118 | $ 174 | $ 347 | $ 571 | $ 204 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 161 | 202 | 186 | 176 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $415,000 | $745,000 | $1,495,000 | $2,355,000 | $925,000 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 1450 | 3305 | 1050 |
| Min Crew | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | — | 9 | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 6 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | No | — |
| Min Crew | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | — | 9 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | Un-Pressurized | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | No | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Model | IO-360-L2A | TIO-540-AJ1A | IO-550-C | PT6A-114A | IO-550-B |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | — | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 2000 | 1700 | 3600 | 1700 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 | — | 12 |
| Horsepower | 200 | 350 | 300 | 675 | 300 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | — | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 42 | 87 | 194 | — | 74 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | — | ISA + 31 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 27.2 | 28.3 | 29.9 | 37.6 | 27.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 36.1 | 36 | 37.9 | 52.1 | 33.5 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 5.4 | 3.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.6 | 12.8 | 12.6 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9 | 9.4 | 9.8 | 15 | 8.6 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 30 | 11 | 46 | 32 | 10 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 150 | — | 100 |