Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Beechcraft King Air 260 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls
The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Piper M350 are pressurized/piston (M350) or unpressurized (G36) personal aircraft with the shortest ranges and smallest cabins; they typically carry about 4–6 people, with the M350 adding comfort at altitude but not the step-change range of turboprops. Piper’s turboprop line starts with the M500 and M600 SLS, which generally seat about 5–6 in club-style comfort and deliver midrange capability suited to regional trips. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single-engine turboprop optimized for speed and efficient point-to-point travel, usually flown with 4–6 aboard and offering longer range than the Piper singles. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a larger single-engine turboprop with the most cabin flexibility in this group, commonly carrying 6–9 passengers and typically offering long range plus strong utility. The King Air 260, 360, and 360ER are twin-engine turboprops aimed at business/utility missions, usually accommodating about 6–9 passengers; the 260/360 provide long range, while the 360ER is the longest-range variant.
| Spec | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Beechcraft King Air 260 | Beechcraft King Air 360 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Daher TBM 960 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M350 | Piper M500 | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.16 | $ 4.30 | $ 4.20 | $ 4.37 | $ 2.25 | $ 2.78 | $ 1.34 | $ 3.11 | $ 2.19 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Daher TBM | Pilatus | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Bonanza G36 | KingAir 250 | KingAir 350i | KingAir 350ER | TBM 960 | PC-12 NGX | M350 | M500 | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 1420 | 1560 | 2338 | 1730 | 1803 | 1343 | 1000 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.19 | $ 0.72 | $ 0.53 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.22 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.55 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1050 | 3760 | 5145 | 6585 | 2908 | — | 1308 | 1698 | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 204 | $ 1,333 | $ 1,311 | $ 1,324 | $ 744 | $ 793 | $ 285 | $ 579 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 176 | 310 | 312 | 303 | 330 | 290 | 213 | 260 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $925,000 | $6,450,000 | $7,650,000 | $8,750,000 | $4,450,000 | $5,350,000 | $1,195,000 | $2,122,600 | $3,081,400 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 9 | 9 | — | 9 | — | — | — |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Flushing | Optional | Yes (Belted Optional) | No | Optional | — | No | No |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 9 | 9 | — | 9 | — | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | AFT | AFT | — | FWD | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 5.8 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | Optional | Refreshment Center | — | No | — | Refreshment Centre | Refreshment Centre |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 15293 | — | — | 14390 | 13100 | — | 12600 | 12600 |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | FWD | MID | — | — | MID | MID |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Optional | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8244 | 8644 |
| Engine | |||||||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-550-B | PT6A-52 | PT6A-60A | PT6A-60A | TBM 960 | PT6E-67XP | TIO-540-AE2A | PT6A-42A | PT6A-42A |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — | — | — | — | AvGas | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3600 | 3600 | 3600 | 3500 | 5000 | 2000 | 3600 | 3600 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 850 | 1050 | 1050 | 850 | 1200 | 350 | 500 | 600 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | — | — | Fuel Injected | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 74 | 544 | 539 | 775 | — | — | 120 | 170 | 260 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 37 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 10 | ISA + 49 | ISA + 35 | — | ISA + 55 | ISA + 55 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | — | 402 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||||
| Length (ft) | 27.5 | 43.8 | 46.7 | 46.7 | 35.3 | 47.25 | 29 | 29.6 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 33.5 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 42.1 | 53.33 | 43 | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4 | 5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 16.7 | 19.5 | 19.5 | 13.4 | 16.9 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 8.6 | 14.8 | 14.4 | 14.4 | — | 14 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 100 | — | — | — | 123 | — | 165 | 165 | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 55 | 71 | 71 | — | 40 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | 4.25 | — | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 16.7 | 19.5 | 19.5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — |