Aerostar 601P vs Beechcraft Baron
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
- Source marketplaces
- 1
- Model years available
- 1975–1978
- For sale now
- 3
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 1
- Source marketplaces
- 2
- Model years available
- 1966–1967
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) | Aerostar 601P | Beechcraft Baron |
|---|---|---|
| All events | 2 | — |
| Serious | 0 | — |
| Fatal | 2 | — |
| Fatalities | 6 | — |
| % Fatal | 100% | — |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Aerostar 601P | Beechcraft Baron |
|---|---|---|
|
Median $126,500
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| Price Range | $129,500 – $385,550 | $107,150 – $145,850 |
| 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: Aerostar 601P or Beechcraft Baron?
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 601P if…
Pick the Baron if…
- Budget matters — from $107,150 vs $129,500, you save ~$22,350.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.