Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Beechcraft King Air 360er vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls
The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Cessna Turbo Stationair are single‑engine piston airplanes suited to owner‑pilots and shorter regional trips; they typically seat about 4–6 passengers and generally offer roughly 700–1,000 nautical miles of range, depending on load and conditions. The Piper M600 SLS is a step up as a pressurized single‑engine turboprop, usually carrying 4–6 in comfort with about 1,400 nautical miles of range, aimed at faster, higher‑altitude personal and business travel. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a utility single‑engine turboprop optimized for hauling people or cargo into shorter or rougher strips; it commonly carries about 9–14 passengers with roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles of range depending on configuration. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a premium single‑engine turboprop combining business comfort and utility; it typically seats about 6–9 with around 1,700–1,900 nautical miles of range. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑engine turboprop in the corporate/mission category, typically seating about 6–9 with extended‑range capability around 2,000+ nautical miles.
| Spec | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Beechcraft King Air 360ER | Cessna Turbo Stationair | Cessna Grand Caravan EX | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.16 | $ 4.37 | $ 1.08 | $ 3.15 | $ 2.78 | $ 2.19 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Bonanza G36 | KingAir 350ER | 206 Turbo Stationair | Grand Caravan EX | PC-12 NGX | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 2338 | 703 | 964 | 1803 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.19 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.39 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.55 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1050 | 6585 | — | 3332 | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 204 | $ 1,324 | $ 174 | $ 614 | $ 793 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 176 | 303 | 161 | 195 | 290 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $925,000 | $8,750,000 | $745,000 | $2,695,000 | $5,350,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | — | 12 | 9 | — |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 5 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | Yes (Belted Optional) | — | No | Optional | No |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | — | Optional | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — | — | — | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 9 | — | 12 | 9 | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | — | — | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.5 | — | Un-Pressurized | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Refreshment Center | — | No | No | Refreshment Centre |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 13100 | 12600 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 8644 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | IO-550-B | PT6A-60A | TIO-540-AJ1A | PT6A-140 | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | AvGas | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3600 | 2000 | 4000 | 5000 | 3600 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | 12 | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 1050 | 350 | 867 | 1200 | 600 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | Fuel Injected | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 74 | 775 | 87 | 335 | — | 260 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 10 | — | ISA + 24 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 27.5 | 46.7 | 28.3 | 41.6 | 47.25 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 33.5 | 57.9 | 36 | 52.1 | 53.33 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 5.4 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 19.5 | 12.1 | 16.8 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 8.6 | 14.4 | 9.4 | 15.1 | 14 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 100 | — | — | — | — | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 71 | 11 | 32 | 40 | 20 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 4.1 | — | — | 4.25 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 19.5 | — | — | — | — |