Beechcraft Baron vs Aerostar 601P
The Aerostar 601P and Beechcraft Baron 58 are fast piston twins — the Aerostar pressurised and fastest, the Baron the unpressurised quality benchmark.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 3
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 1
- Source marketplaces
- 2
- Model years available
- 1966–1967
- For sale now
- 3
- Source marketplaces
- 1
- Model years available
- 1975–1978
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Beechcraft Baron | Aerostar 601P |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 2 |
| Serious | — | 0 |
| Fatal | — | 2 |
| Fatalities | — | 6 |
| % Fatal | — | 100% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Beechcraft Baron | Aerostar 601P |
|---|---|---|
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Median $126,500
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| Price Range | $107,150 – $145,850 | $129,500 – $385,550 |
| Category | — | Multi Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 6 | — |
| Cruise Speed | — | 220 kts (407 km/h) |
| Range | — | 1,086 nm (2,011 km) |
| Max Gross Weight | — | 6,000 lbs (2,722 kg) |
Which Should You Buy: Beechcraft Baron or Aerostar 601P?
Bottom line: Choose the Baron for the proven pedigree, support and resale; choose the Aerostar for pressurisation and top speed at lower cost (expert maintenance). Baron = pedigree/resale; Aerostar = pressurised/speed. ================================================================ # CROSS-REFS — Cessna/Beechcraft/Piper mirrors. 602P = refined pressurised development.
Pick the Baron if…
- Budget matters — from $107,150 vs $129,500, you save ~$22,350.
Pick the 601P if…
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.