Baron G58 vs Duke B60
The Duke B60 leads, topping 3 of 7 compared metrics.
The Beechcraft / Textron Aviation Baron G58 (introduced 2005) and the Beechcraft / Textron Aviation Duke B60 (introduced 1974) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are piston twins, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is range, where the Baron G58 has the advantage. Below we compare them spec by spec, then break down which aircraft suits which mission.
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Baron G58 vs Duke B60: the key differences
- The Baron G58 delivers 37% more range (Baron G58: 1,480 nm; Duke B60: 1,080 nm).
- The Duke B60 delivers 10% more cruise speed (Baron G58: 200 kt; Duke B60: 220 kt).
- The Baron G58 and Duke B60 are evenly matched on passenger capacity, both at 6 seats.
- The Baron G58 is the newer design (introduced 2005 versus 1974 for the Duke B60), a gap of 31 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The Duke B60 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (6,775 lbs versus 5,500 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for regional and short-to-medium legs, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the Baron G58 seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the Baron G58 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The Duke B60 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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Baron G58 vs Duke B60: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Baron G58 or the Duke B60?
The Baron G58 has the longer published range — 1,480 nm versus 1,080 nm for the Duke B60.
Which is faster, the Baron G58 or the Duke B60?
The Duke B60 cruises faster, at 220 kt versus 200 kt for the Baron G58.
Which is newer, the Baron G58 or the Duke B60?
The Baron G58 is the newer design, introduced in 2005 versus 1974 for the Duke B60.
Is the Baron G58 or the Duke B60 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Duke B60 is the larger aircraft — 6,775 lbs versus 5,500 lbs for the Baron G58.
Should I buy the Baron G58 or the Duke B60?
On published specifications the Baron G58 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The Duke B60 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the Baron G58 vs Duke B60?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.