Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Beechcraft Kingair Denali vs Cessna 172 Skyhawk vs Cessna 182 Skylane vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls

By category, the Cessna Skyhawk is a piston single aimed at basic training and short personal trips, while the Cessna Skylane and Cessna Turbo Stationair are larger piston singles for heavier loads and longer cross-countries, with the Turbo Stationair emphasizing utility and high-altitude capability. The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Piper M350 are higher-performance, pressurized (M350) or premium piston singles (G36) for fast personal and business travel. The Piper M500 and Piper M600 SLS step up into pressurized single‑engine turboprops, and the Beechcraft King Air Denali and Pilatus PC‑12 NGX are larger, more capable single‑engine turboprops positioned for business, charter, and serious utility missions. In range, the Skyhawk is shortest. Skylane, Turbo Stationair, Bonanza G36, and M350 generally offer midrange cross-country capability. The turboprops extend range significantly, with the M500 and M600 SLS typically shorter than the PC‑12 NGX and Denali, which are among the longest‑legged in this group. In passenger capacity, the Skyhawk typically carries four, the Skylane and Turbo Stationair commonly seat six, and the Bonanza G36 is usually six. The M350 is typically six, while the M500 and M600 SLS are commonly six. The PC‑12 NGX and Denali usually seat six to nine depending on configuration.