Compare Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna Skyhawk
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| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna |
| Aircraft Type | Bonanza G36 | 172 Skyhawk |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $925,000 | $415,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 204 | $ 118 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.16 | $ 0.95 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.19 | $ 0.24 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 176 | 124 |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 640 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1050 | - |
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | - |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||
| MTOW (lbs) | 3650 | 2550 |
| MLW (lbs) | 3650 | 2550 |
| BEW (lbs) | 2600 | - |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1050 | - |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 444 | 318 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 606 | - |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 70 | 120 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan (ft) | 33.5 | 36.1 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 8.6 | 9 |
| Length (ft) | 27.5 | 27.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 11.9 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 100 | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 30 |
| Engine | ||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna |
| Model | IO-550-B | IO-360-L2A |
| Horsepower | 300 | 200 |
| FADEC | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 74 | 42 |
| Avionics | ||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 1 | 1 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | - |
| Other | ||
| Prop Manufacturer | Hartzell | McCauley |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 2-Blade Metal Fixed |
| Gear Type | Retractable | Float |
| Float Type | - | Amphib |
| Performance | ||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 176 | 124 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 137 | - |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 59 | 48 |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 640 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1913 | 1630 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1450 | 1335 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1230 | 730 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 18500 | 14000 |