The Baron G58 is a twin-engine, low-wing, light utility monoplane developed and manufactured by American aviation producer Beechcraft. The piston-powered airplane can seat a total of six, including two in its cockpit. Introduced in 2005, the Baron G58 is an evolutionary upgrade of the Baron 58, the prototype of which took its first flight on June 23, 1969. Beechcraft conceived the Baron family of aircraft in the late 1950s and the first prototype took its maiden flight on February 29, 1960. Based on decades of experience, the Baron G58 is a reliable, sturdy, comfortable, and efficient performer, notably for cross-country flying.
The Baron G58 features a low-mounted main wing, a standard tail unit, and a retractable tricycle undercarriage. Its cockpit boasts a Garmin G1000 NXi fully integrated avionics suite comprising a primary flight display (PFD) and a multifunction display (MFD), each of which use a 10.3-inch color flat-panel screen. The airplane is powered by two wing-mounted 6-cylinder, fuel injected, Continental IO-550-C piston engines. Each powerplant generates up to 300 horsepower and turns a 3-blade, metal, constant-speed propeller.
The Baron G58 has a maximum range of 1,703 miles, a service ceiling of 20,688 feet above sea level, and a maximum climb rate of 1,700 feet per minute. It cruises at 233 miles per hour, has a top speed of 257 mph, and stalls at 84 mph.