Baron G58 vs PA-23 Aztec F
The Baron G58 leads, topping 5 of 7 compared metrics.
Put the Beechcraft / Textron Aviation Baron G58 (introduced 2005) beside the Piper Aircraft PA-23 Aztec F (introduced 1976) and the trade-offs sharpen fast. 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 PA-23 Aztec F: the key differences
- The Baron G58 delivers 48% more range (Baron G58: 1,480 nm; PA-23 Aztec F: 1,000 nm).
- The Baron G58 delivers 14% more cruise speed (Baron G58: 200 kt; PA-23 Aztec F: 175 kt).
- The Baron G58 and PA-23 Aztec F are evenly matched on passenger capacity, both at 6 seats.
- The Baron G58 is the newer design (introduced 2005 versus 1976 for the PA-23 Aztec F), a gap of 29 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The Baron G58 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (5,500 lbs versus 5,200 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 PA-23 Aztec F 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 PA-23 Aztec F: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Baron G58 or the PA-23 Aztec F?
The Baron G58 has the longer published range — 1,480 nm versus 1,000 nm for the PA-23 Aztec F.
Which is faster, the Baron G58 or the PA-23 Aztec F?
The Baron G58 cruises faster, at 200 kt versus 175 kt for the PA-23 Aztec F.
Which is newer, the Baron G58 or the PA-23 Aztec F?
The Baron G58 is the newer design, introduced in 2005 versus 1976 for the PA-23 Aztec F.
Is the Baron G58 or the PA-23 Aztec F the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Baron G58 is the larger aircraft — 5,500 lbs versus 5,200 lbs for the PA-23 Aztec F.
Should I buy the Baron G58 or the PA-23 Aztec F?
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 PA-23 Aztec F 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 PA-23 Aztec F?
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.