Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna 182 Skylane vs Cessna Caravan vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M350
The Beechcraft Bonanza G36, Cessna Skylane, and Piper M350 are pressurized/unpressurized piston singles aimed at personal and business travel; the Bonanza G36 and Skylane are unpressurized, typically carrying about four to six people with practical ranges roughly in the 600–900 nm class depending on load and settings, while the pressurized Piper M350 is positioned for higher-altitude cross-country travel with similar seating (about five to six) and a roughly comparable to slightly longer range. The Cessna Caravan and Daher Kodiak 100 Series III are utility turboprops built for hauling people and cargo into short or rough strips; both commonly seat around nine to ten, with the Caravan generally offering longer range (often around 900–1,000+ nm) and heavier payload capability, while the Kodiak emphasizes STOL performance with range typically in the high-hundreds to around ~1,000 nm depending on configuration. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance, pressurized single-engine turboprop focused on speed and executive travel, usually seating four to six with a range commonly around ~1,500+ nm, substantially exceeding the piston singles and utility turboprops.
| Spec | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Cessna Skylane | Cessna Caravan | Daher TBM 960 | Piper M350 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.16 | $ 1.01 | $ 3.07 | $ 2.25 | $ 1.34 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | IFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna | Daher TBM | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Bonanza G36 | 182 Skylane | Caravan | TBM 960 | M350 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 915 | 1070 | 1730 | 1343 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.19 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.22 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1050 | — | 3305 | 2908 | 1308 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | — | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 204 | $ 146 | $ 571 | $ 744 | $ 285 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 176 | 145 | 186 | 330 | 213 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $925,000 | $530,000 | $2,355,000 | $4,450,000 | $1,195,000 |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 9 | — | — |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | Turbo Prop | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | — | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | — | No | No | — |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 9 | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | Un-Pressurized | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | No | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | MID | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 14390 | — |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | IO-550-B | IO-540-AB1A5 | PT6A-114A | TBM 960 | TIO-540-AE2A |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | — | — | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 2000 | 3600 | 3500 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | — | — | 12 |
| Horsepower | 300 | 245 | 675 | 850 | 350 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | — | — | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 74 | 87 | — | — | 120 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 31 | ISA + 49 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 27.5 | 29 | 37.6 | 35.3 | 29 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 33.5 | 36 | 52.1 | 42.1 | 43 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.5 | 5.4 | 4 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 11.2 | 12.8 | 13.4 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 8.6 | 9.4 | 15 | — | 11.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 100 | — | — | 123 | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 32 | 32 | — | 20 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 13 |