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Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Beechcraft King Air 360 vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 is a high-performance, single‑engine piston aircraft in the personal/business category, typically carrying six people. Its range is suited to regional trips, generally on the order of roughly 600–900 nautical miles depending on power settings, payload, and reserves. The Beechcraft King Air 360 is a twin‑engine turboprop in the pressurized corporate/utility category, commonly configured for about 6–9 passengers, with substantially greater all‑weather capability and a longer typical range around roughly 1,300–1,800 nautical miles, varying with cabin fit and mission. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short/rough-field work, usually seating up to 9–14 passengers depending on configuration and regulations, with a typical range around roughly 800–1,000 nautical miles. The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is a single‑engine turboprop STOL utility aircraft, often configured for about 8–10 passengers, prioritizing rugged strips and payload flexibility, with a typical range around roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on equipment and load.

SpecBeechcraft Bonanza G36Beechcraft King Air 360Cessna Grand Caravan EX
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 1.16$ 4.20$ 3.15
Total Seats61010
Flight RulesVFRIFRVFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftBeechcraftCessna
Aircraft NameBonanza G36KingAir 350iGrand Caravan EX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)9201560964
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.19$ 0.53$ 0.39
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)105051453332
Standard Cabin Seats488
Direct Operating Cost$ 204$ 1,311$ 614
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)176312195
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $925,000 $7,650,000$2,695,000
Min Crew11
Max Cabin Seats912
Cabin
Cockpit222
Total Seats61010
Standard Cabin Seats488
LavatoryOptionalNo
Min Crew11
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats912
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.5Un-Pressurized
Galley / RefreshmentOptionalNo
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECNoYesYes
ModelIO-550-BPT6A-60APT6A-140
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (hrs)170036004000
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower3001050867
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
No. of Engines111
Fuel Capacity (gal)74539335
Flat RatingISA + 10ISA + 24
Dimensions
Length (ft)27.546.741.6
Wingspan (ft)33.557.952.1
Cabin Width (ft)3.54.55.4
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.84.5
Cabin Length (ft)12.619.516.8
Overall Height (ft)8.614.415.1
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)107132
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)4.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)19.5