Beech 58 Baron vs Piper PA-34 Seneca
Side-by-side specs, range, and real operating costs for up to 5 aircraft.
Mission Performance
Tap to isolateValues normalised across compared aircraft. Fuel Economy is inverted (lower burn = higher score). See table below for raw figures.
Mission Performance Details
| Metric | Beech 58 Baron Beechcraft | Piper PA-34 Seneca Piper Aircraft, Inc |
|---|---|---|
| Stall Speed | 84 kts | 67 kts |
| Approach Speed | 95 kts | 90 kts |
| Cruise Speed | 202 kts | 200 kts |
| Range | 1,480 nm | 828 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 20,688 ft | 25,000 ft |
| Rate of Climb | 1,735 fpm | 1,550 fpm |
| Fuel Burn | 32.0 gph | 24.0 gph |
Flight Profile
Service ceiling, range, and climb rate.
Arc represents the climb-cruise-descent profile based on published service ceiling and range. Climb rate annotated on ascent. FL180 (18,000 ft) shown for reference.
Fuel Burn
Based on published cruise fuel flow
| Metric | Beech 58 Baron Beechcraft | Piper PA-34 Seneca Piper Aircraft, Inc |
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Trip time estimated from published cruise speed and distance. Fuel burn is a published cruise figure; actual consumption varies with altitude, loading, and conditions.
Runway Performance
Density altitude adjusted estimates
Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle
Landing ground roll
FAA 10%/1,000 ft DA rule of thumb (FAA-H-8083-25B). Turboprops and jets are less sensitive in practice. Always verify against the POH.
Estimated Operating Costs
| Metric | Beech 58 Baron Beechcraft | Piper PA-34 Seneca Piper Aircraft, Inc |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Cost per hour | $200/hr | $150/hr |
| Direct Operating Cost per hour | $495/hr | $385/hr |
| Annual Fixed Costs | ||
| Insurance | $12,000/yr | $8,500/yr |
| Hangar | $7,200/yr | $6,000/yr |
| Annual Inspection | $8,500/yr | $6,500/yr |
| Total Fixed | $27,700/yr | $21,000/yr |
Estimates only. Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions. See individual aircraft pages for source notes.
Capability, Limits & Dimensions
| Metric | Beech 58 Baron Beechcraft | Piper PA-34 Seneca Piper Aircraft, Inc |
|---|---|---|
| Useful Load | 1,500 lbs | 1,337 lbs |
| MTOW | 5,500 lbs | 4,750 lbs |
| Seating | 6 | 6 |
| Fuel Capacity | 194 gal | 122 gal |
| Engines | 2× Piston | 2× Piston |
| Landing Gear | Retractable | Retractable |
| Pressurized | No | No |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan | 37.8 ft | 38.9 ft |
| Length | 29.8 ft | 28.6 ft |
| Tail Height | 9.8 ft | 9.9 ft |
Payload-Range Map
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