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Beechcraft Baron G58 vs Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Piper M350

The Beechcraft Baron G58 is a piston twin geared toward owners who prioritize redundancy and higher cruise performance. It typically carries five to six people depending on configuration and loading, with a practical range commonly around 800–1,000 nautical miles, varying with power settings and reserves. The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 is a high-performance, single‑engine piston aircraft emphasizing efficiency, payload flexibility, and lower operating complexity than a twin. It is generally a six‑seat airplane and often delivers similar real‑world trip capability to the Baron, with typical range also roughly in the 750–1,000 nautical mile class. The Piper M350 is a pressurized, turbocharged single designed for higher-altitude comfort and all‑weather utility, often cruising in the high teens to mid‑20s. It typically seats five to six, but in practice is frequently operated with fewer passengers to preserve fuel and baggage margins. Its range is commonly in the 1,000–1,300 nautical mile range, again dependent on altitude, power, and reserve policy.

SpecBeechcraft Baron G58Beechcraft Bonanza G36Piper M350
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 1.72$ 1.16$ 1.34
Total Seats666
Flight RulesIFRVFRVFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftPiper
Aircraft NameBaron G58Bonanza G36M350
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)14809201343
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.29$ 0.19$ 0.22
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)145010501308
Standard Cabin Seats444
Direct Operating Cost$ 347$ 204$ 285
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)202176213
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $1,495,000 $925,000 $1,195,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Total Seats666
Standard Cabin Seats444
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Engine
FADECNoNoNo
ModelIO-550-CIO-550-BTIO-540-AE2A
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)170017002000
TBO (yrs)121212
Horsepower300300350
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines211
Fuel Capacity (gal)19474120
Dimensions
Length (ft)29.927.529
Wingspan (ft)37.933.543
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.54.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.24
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.612.3
Overall Height (ft)9.88.611.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)150100165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)461020
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13