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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Piper Seminole vs Piper Seneca

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Baron G58 are high-end piston aircraft: the G36 is a fast, refined single with typical seating for six and mid-to-long cross-country range, while the Baron G58 is a twin-engine step up in redundancy and climb performance, usually carrying five to six with comparable cross-country legs but higher fuel burn. The Cessna Turbo Stationair is a utility-oriented, turbocharged single aimed at hauling people and gear; it’s commonly configured for six and trades speed for short-field capability and solid range. Piper’s M-class are pressurized, turbine aircraft for longer, higher-altitude travel: the M350 is a pressurized piston single for about five to six with strong range; the M500 and M600 SLS are turboprops, typically seating five to six, and offer the longest legs of this group, with the M600 generally the longest-range and highest-performance. The Piper Arrow is a smaller, retractable-gear piston single, typically four seats and shorter range. The Piper Seneca is a light piston twin, generally six seats, with range suited to regional missions rather than maximum endurance.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft Bonanza G36Cessna Turbo StationairPiper M350Piper M500Piper M600 SLSPiper ArrowPiper Seneca
Summary
Cockpit22222222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 1.16$ 1.08$ 1.34$ 3.11$ 2.19$ 1.36$ 1.69
Total Seats66666666
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFRVFRIFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftCessnaPiperPiperPiperPiperPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58Bonanza G36206 Turbo StationairM350M500M600ArrowSeneca
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)1480920703134310001406700828
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.19$ 0.18$ 0.22$ 0.78$ 0.55$ 0.23$ 0.28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1450105013081698220011911331
Standard Cabin Seats44444444
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 204$ 174$ 285$ 579$ 603$ 221$ 337
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202176161213260274162200
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $925,000 $745,000 $1,195,000$2,122,600$3,081,400 $765,000 $1,095,000
Min Crew11
Cabin
Cockpit22222222
Total Seats66665566
Standard Cabin Seats44444444
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.65.55.6
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew11
Galley LocationMIDMID
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment CentreRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1260012600
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)82448644
Engine
FADECNoNoNoNoNoNoNoNo
ModelIO-550-CIO-550-BTIO-540-AJ1ATIO-540-AE2APT6A-42APT6A-42AO-360-AIH6TSIO-360-RB
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)17001700200020003600360020001800
TBO (yrs)1212121212
Horsepower300300350350500600180220
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedCarburetedFuel Injected
No. of Engines21111122
Fuel Capacity (gal)1947487120170260108122
Flat RatingISA + 55ISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.927.528.32929.629.727.628.6
Wingspan (ft)37.933.5364343.243.238.639
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.53.64.14.14.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.24.2444
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.612.112.312.312.3
Overall Height (ft)9.88.69.411.411.311.38.510
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150100165165165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)461011202020
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13