Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Tbm 960
| Spec | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Daher TBM 960 | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 3.15 | $ 1.72 | $ 2.25 | $ 1.16 |
| Min Crew | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Beechcraft | Daher TBM | Beechcraft |
| Aircraft Name | Grand Caravan EX | Baron G58 | TBM 960 | Bonanza G36 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 964 | 1480 | 1730 | 920 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.39 | $ 0.29 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.19 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | — | — | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 3332 | 1450 | 2908 | 1050 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 614 | $ 347 | $ 744 | $ 204 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 195 | 202 | 330 | 176 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $2,695,000 | $1,495,000 | $4,450,000 | $925,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Turbo Prop | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | No | — | No | — |
| Min Crew | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Cargo Door | Yes | — | — | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 12 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | Un-Pressurized | — | 6.2 | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | No | — | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Galley Location | — | — | MID | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 14390 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Model | PT6A-140 | IO-550-C | TBM 960 | IO-550-B |
| TBO (hrs) | 4000 | 1700 | 3500 | 1700 |
| Horsepower | 867 | 300 | 850 | 300 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 24 | — | ISA + 49 | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 335 | 194 | — | 74 |
| Fuel Type | — | AvGas | — | AvGas |
| TBO (yrs) | — | 12 | — | 12 |
| Fuel Delivery | — | Fuel Injected | — | Fuel Injected |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 41.6 | 29.9 | 35.3 | 27.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 52.1 | 37.9 | 42.1 | 33.5 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 5.4 | 3.5 | 4 | 3.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 16.8 | 12.6 | 13.4 | 12.6 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 15.1 | 9.8 | — | 8.6 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 32 | 46 | — | 10 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 150 | 123 | 100 |