Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Boeing Bbj 777 9 vs Cessna 182 Skylane vs Cirrus Sr22t vs Embraer Praetor 500 vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Piper Seminole vs Piper Seneca
The Piper Arrow and Cessna Skylane are single‑engine piston personal aircraft, typically carrying four people with short‑to‑moderate trips in mind (roughly 700–1,000 nm depending on loading). The Bonanza G36 is a higher‑performance single‑engine piston with six seats and similar overall mission range, while the Piper M350 is a pressurized single that still generally carries about six with comparable or slightly longer legs. Stepping up, the Baron G58 and Piper Seneca are light twin‑engine pistons, usually seating five to six and offering moderate ranges around the 800–1,200 nm class, trading simplicity for twin‑engine capability. The Piper M500 and M600 SLS move into single‑engine turboprops, typically six seats with longer practical range (about 1,000–1,400 nm) and higher cruise speeds. The King Air 260 is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft, commonly configured for about 7–9 passengers with roughly 1,500+ nm range. The Embraer Praetor 500 is a super‑midsize jet, typically 8–10 passengers with transcontinental‑class range around 3,000+ nm. At the top end, a Boeing BBJ 777‑9 is an ultra‑long‑range VIP airliner, with highly variable passenger count by layout but capable of very long intercontinental legs (roughly 6,000+ nm).
| Spec | Beechcraft Baron G58 | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Cessna Skylane | Embraer Praetor 500 | Piper M350 | Piper M500 | Piper M600 SLS | Piper Arrow | Piper Seneca |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.72 | $ 1.16 | $ 4.30 | $ 1.01 | $ 6.02 | $ 1.34 | $ 3.11 | $ 2.19 | $ 1.36 | $ 1.69 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | IFR | VFR | IFR | VFR | — | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna | Embraer | Piper | Piper | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Baron G58 | Bonanza G36 | KingAir 250 | 182 Skylane | Praetor 500 | M350 | M500 | M600 | Arrow | Seneca |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 1480 | 920 | 1420 | 915 | 3340 | 1343 | 1000 | 1406 | 700 | 828 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.29 | $ 0.19 | $ 0.72 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.86 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.23 | $ 0.28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1450 | 1050 | 3760 | — | — | 1308 | 1698 | 2200 | 1191 | 1331 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | — | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 347 | $ 204 | $ 1,333 | $ 146 | $ 2,779 | $ 285 | $ 579 | $ 603 | $ 221 | $ 337 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 202 | 176 | 310 | 145 | 466 | 213 | 260 | 274 | 162 | 200 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $1,495,000 | $925,000 | $6,450,000 | $530,000 | $16,995,000 | $1,195,000 | $2,122,600 | $3,081,400 | $765,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 8 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | — | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | — | 1 Flushing | — | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | — | No | No | — | — |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 8 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | AFT | — | AFT | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 6.5 | — | 9.7 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.6 | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | No | — | Galley | — | Refreshment Centre | Refreshment Centre | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 15293 | — | 27110 | — | 12600 | 12600 | — | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | — | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | — | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| Connectivity | — | — | — | — | Gogo AVANCE L5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | — | FWD | — | MID | MID | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 5800 | — | 8244 | 8644 | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||||||
| FADEC | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-550-C | IO-550-B | PT6A-52 | IO-540-AB1A5 | HTF7500E | TIO-540-AE2A | PT6A-42A | PT6A-42A | O-360-AIH6 | TSIO-360-RB |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | — | AvGas | — | AvGas | — | — | AvGas | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 1700 | 3600 | 2000 | On-Condition | 2000 | 3600 | 3600 | 2000 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | — | 12 | — | 12 | — | — | 12 | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 300 | 850 | 245 | — | 350 | 500 | 600 | 180 | 220 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | — | Fuel Injected | — | Fuel Injected | — | — | Carbureted | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 194 | 74 | 544 | 87 | — | 120 | 170 | 260 | 108 | 122 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 37 | — | ISA + 18 | — | ISA + 55 | ISA + 55 | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | — | — | — | 6540 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||||
| Length (ft) | 29.9 | 27.5 | 43.8 | 29 | 64.6 | 29 | 29.6 | 29.7 | 27.6 | 28.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 37.9 | 33.5 | 57.9 | 36 | 70.5 | 43 | 43.2 | 43.2 | 38.6 | 39 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 6.9 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 16.7 | 11.2 | 20.6 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9.8 | 8.6 | 14.8 | 9.4 | 21.1 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 8.5 | 10 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 150 | 100 | — | — | — | 165 | 165 | 165 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 46 | 10 | 55 | 32 | 40 | 20 | 20 | 20 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 4.1 | — | 4.7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 16.7 | — | 17.4 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | Flat Floor | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 110 | 13 | — | — | — | — |