Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Cessna 172 Skyhawk vs Cessna 182 Skylane vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex
| Spec | Cessna Skyhawk | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Cessna Skylane | Beechcraft Baron G58 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| DOC / nm | $ 0.95 | $ 3.15 | $ 1.01 | $ 1.72 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Cessna | Cessna | Beechcraft |
| Aircraft Name | 172 Skyhawk | Grand Caravan EX | 182 Skylane | Baron G58 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 964 | 915 | 1480 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.24 | $ 0.39 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.29 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 118 | $ 614 | $ 146 | $ 347 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 195 | 145 | 202 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $415,000 | $2,695,000 | $530,000 | $1,495,000 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | — | 2 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 12 | — | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 3332 | — | 1450 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 8 | — | 4 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 4 | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | — | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | No | — | — |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | Yes | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 12 | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | Un-Pressurized | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 8 | — | 4 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | No | No |
| Model | IO-360-L2A | PT6A-140 | IO-540-AB1A5 | IO-550-C |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | AvGas | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 4000 | 2000 | 1700 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | 12 | 12 |
| Horsepower | 200 | 867 | 245 | 300 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 42 | 335 | 87 | 194 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 24 | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 27.2 | 41.6 | 29 | 29.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 36.1 | 52.1 | 36 | 37.9 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.4 | 5.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.9 | 16.8 | 11.2 | 12.6 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9 | 15.1 | 9.4 | 9.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 30 | 32 | 32 | 46 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 150 |