Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 182 Skylane vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Gulfstream G500 vs Gulfstream G600 vs Gulfstream G650er
The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Cessna Skylane are single‑engine piston aircraft suited to personal and training use, carrying about four to six people with typical ranges roughly in the 600–900 nautical mile class. The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is a light business jet, generally configured for about six to nine passengers, with transcontinental-style range around 2,000 nautical miles. Stepping up, the Gulfstream G500 and G600 are large‑cabin, long‑range business jets. The G500 typically seats about 12–14 with range around 5,300 nautical miles, while the larger G600 commonly seats about 13–17 and reaches about 6,600 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G650ER is an ultra‑long‑range flagship, often arranged for roughly 14–19 passengers, with range about 7,500 nautical miles. Bombardier’s Global 6500 and Global 7500 are also ultra‑long‑range, large‑cabin jets. The Global 6500 typically carries about 12–17 with range around 6,600 nautical miles, while the Global 7500, often about 14–19 passengers, extends range to roughly 7,700 nautical miles.
| Spec | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Cessna Skylane | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Gulfstream G500 | Gulfstream G600 | Gulfstream G650ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.16 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 | $ 1.01 | $ 4.05 | $ 9.00 | $ 9.28 | $ 9.39 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | — | — | VFR | — | — | — | — |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Bombardier | Bombardier | Cessna | Cessna Citation | Gulfstream | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | Bonanza G36 | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | 182 Skylane | CJ3+ | G500 | G600 | G650ER |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 6600 | 7700 | 915 | 1898 | 5200 | 6500 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.19 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.90 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.78 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1050 | — | — | — | 5530 | 30650 | 40560 | 49500 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 12 | 12 | — | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 204 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 146 | $ 1,680 | $ 4,644 | $ 4,789 | $ 4,844 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | Gulfstream PlaneView II (Primus Epic) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 176 | 504 | 516 | 145 | 415 | 516 | 516 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $925,000 | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 | $530,000 | $9,915,000 | $47,500,000 | $58,500,000 | $60,000,000 |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 17 | 19 | — | 8 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Business Jet | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 12 | 12 | — | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | Yes | — | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 17 | 19 | — | 8 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — | AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 4500 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | — | 8.9 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 23586 | 31900 | 31900 | 31900 |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | IO-550-B | Pearl | Passport | IO-540-AB1A5 | FJ44-3A | PW814GA | PW815GA | BR725 A1-12 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — | AvGas | — | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | On-Condition | On-Condition | 2000 | 5000 | 10000 | 10000 | On-Condition |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | — | — | 245 | — | — | — | — |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 74 | — | — | 87 | 703 | — | — | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 15125 | 18920 | — | 2820 | 15144 | 15680 | 16900 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 11 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | — | 624 | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 27.5 | 99.5 | 111 | 29 | 51.2 | 91.2 | 96.1 | 99.8 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 33.5 | 94 | 104 | 36 | 53 | 86.3 | 94.1 | 99.6 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 8 | 8 | 3.5 | 4.8 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 43.3 | 54.5 | 11.2 | 15.7 | 41.5 | 45.2 | 46.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 8.6 | 25.5 | 27 | 9.4 | 15.2 | 25.5 | 25.3 | 25.7 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | — | — | 32 | — | 230 | 230 | 235 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | — | 0.4 | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | — | 3.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.7 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | — | 12.2 | 26.3 | 30.2 | 32.7 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 65 | — | — | — |