Compare Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna Skyhawk vs Cessna Skylane vs Piper Arrow
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| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna | Piper |
| Aircraft Type | Bonanza G36 | 172 Skyhawk | 182 Skylane | Arrow |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $925,000 | $415,000 | $530,000 | $765,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 204 | $ 118 | $ 146 | $ 221 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.16 | $ 0.95 | $ 1.01 | $ 1.36 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.19 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.23 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 176 | 124 | 145 | 162 |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 640 | 915 | 700 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1050 | - | - | 1191 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | - | - | 4 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Weights | ||||
| MTOW (lbs) | 3650 | 2550 | 3100 | 3800 |
| MLW (lbs) | 3650 | 2550 | 2950 | - |
| BEW (lbs) | 2600 | - | - | 2625 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1050 | - | - | 1191 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 444 | 318 | 522 | 648 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 606 | - | - | 543 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 70 | 120 | 200 | - |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Wingspan (ft) | 33.5 | 36.1 | 36 | 38.6 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 8.6 | 9 | 9.4 | 8.5 |
| Length (ft) | 27.5 | 27.2 | 29 | 27.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4 | 4.1 | - |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.5 | - |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 11.9 | 11.2 | - |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 100 | - | - | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 30 | 32 | - |
| Engine | ||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna | Piper |
| Model | IO-550-B | IO-360-L2A | IO-540-AB1A5 | O-360-AIH6 |
| Horsepower | 300 | 200 | 245 | 180 |
| FADEC | No | No | No | No |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 2000 | 2000 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Carbureted |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 74 | 42 | 87 | 108 |
| Avionics | ||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR |
| Standby Instrument | - | - | - | Aspen Avionics EFD1000 |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 |
| PFD | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GPS | - | - | - | 2 |
| Flight Director | - | - | - | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - | - | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | - | - | 4 |
| Other | ||||
| Prop Manufacturer | Hartzell | McCauley | McCauley | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 2-Blade Metal Fixed | 3-Blade Constant | 2-Blade Constant Feathering |
| Gear Type | Retractable | Float | Float | Retractable |
| Float Type | - | Amphib | Amphib | - |
| Warranty | ||||
| Airframe (Yrs) | - | - | - | 2 |
| Engine (Yrs) | - | - | - | 3 |
| Prop (Yrs) | - | - | - | 3 |
| Avionics (Yrs) | - | - | - | 2 |
| Performance | ||||
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 176 | 124 | 145 | 162 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 137 | - | - | 162 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 59 | 48 | 49 | - |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 640 | 915 | 700 |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1913 | 1630 | 1514 | 1100 |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | - | 2200 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1450 | 1335 | 1350 | 770 |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | - | 1490 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1230 | 730 | 924 | - |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 18500 | 14000 | 18100 | 15000 |