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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna 172 Skyhawk vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Piper M350 vs Piper Seneca

The Cessna Skyhawk is a single‑engine piston trainer/light touring aircraft with the shortest typical range (roughly 600–800 nm) and usually carries 4 people. The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 is a faster, higher‑end single‑engine piston aircraft aimed at personal/business travel; it typically seats 6 and often reaches about 700–900 nm. The Piper M350 is also a pressurized single‑engine piston, generally 6 seats, optimized for higher‑altitude cruising with ranges commonly around 1,000–1,300 nm. The Cessna Turbo Stationair is a rugged, high‑wing single‑engine utility/touring aircraft, usually 6 seats, with range often around 700–1,000 nm depending on load and options. For twins, the Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston twin designed for faster cross‑country travel and redundancy; it typically seats 5–6 with range commonly near 800–1,200 nm. The Piper Seneca is a piston twin positioned for family/business travel and training, usually 6 seats, with typical range around 700–1,100 nm depending on variant and fuel.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft Bonanza G36Cessna SkyhawkCessna Turbo StationairPiper M350Piper Seneca
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 1.16$ 0.95$ 1.08$ 1.34$ 1.69
Total Seats664666
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFRVFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftCessnaCessnaPiperPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58Bonanza G36172 Skyhawk206 Turbo StationairM350Seneca
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14809206407031343828
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.19$ 0.24$ 0.18$ 0.22$ 0.28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1450105013081331
Standard Cabin Seats44444
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 204$ 118$ 174$ 285$ 337
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202176124161213200
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $925,000 $415,000 $745,000 $1,195,000 $1,095,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Total Seats664666
Standard Cabin Seats44444
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Engine
FADECNoNoNoNoNoNo
ModelIO-550-CIO-550-BIO-360-L2ATIO-540-AJ1ATIO-540-AE2ATSIO-360-RB
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)170017002000200020001800
TBO (yrs)1212121212
Horsepower300300200350350220
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines211112
Fuel Capacity (gal)194744287120122
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.927.527.228.32928.6
Wingspan (ft)37.933.536.1364339
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.53.43.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.244.24
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.611.912.112.3
Overall Height (ft)9.88.699.411.410
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150100165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)4610301120
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13