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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna 182 Skylane vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M350

The Beechcraft Baron G58 and Bonanza G36 are piston Beechcraft stablemates but in different categories: the G58 is a twin‑engine piston aircraft typically seating six with moderate cross‑country range, while the G36 is a single‑engine piston aircraft also commonly arranged for six but generally offering similar or slightly better range with lower operating complexity. The Cessna Skylane is a simpler, high‑wing single‑engine piston aircraft, usually four seats (often operated as four with useful load comfort) and shorter range than the Bonanza/Baron class, prioritizing utility and training-friendly handling. The Piper M350 steps into the pressurized single‑engine piston category, typically six seats with solid IFR traveling range and higher-altitude comfort than unpressurized pistons. The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is a single‑engine turboprop utility/STOL aircraft, typically up to nine seats with range oriented to regional missions and strong payload flexibility rather than speed. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop, usually four to six seats, delivering by far the longest range and highest cruise speed of this group, optimized for fast owner‑flown business travel.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft Bonanza G36Cessna SkylaneDaher TBM 960Piper M350
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 1.16$ 1.01$ 2.25$ 1.34
Total Seats66466
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFRIFRVFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftCessnaDaher TBMPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58Bonanza G36182 SkylaneTBM 960M350
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)148092091517301343
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.19$ 0.25$ 0.56$ 0.22
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1450105029081308
Standard Cabin Seats4444
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 204$ 146$ 744$ 285
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202176145330213
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $925,000 $530,000 $4,450,000$1,195,000
Min Crew1
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Total Seats66466
Standard Cabin Seats4444
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.25.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Engine
FADECNoNoNoYesNo
ModelIO-550-CIO-550-BIO-540-AB1A5TBM 960TIO-540-AE2A
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)17001700200035002000
TBO (yrs)12121212
Horsepower300300245850350
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines2111
Fuel Capacity (gal)1947487120
Flat RatingISA + 49
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.927.52935.329
Wingspan (ft)37.933.53642.143
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.53.544.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.24.14.14
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.611.213.412.3
Overall Height (ft)9.88.69.411.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150100123165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)46103220
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13