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Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna 182 Skylane vs Cessna Skycourier vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Cessna Skylane are single‑engine piston, pressurization‑free personal and training aircraft. Both typically carry four adults in comfort (six seats including smaller rear seats) and are used for regional trips; the Bonanza is generally the faster of the two, while the Skylane is often favored for load‑carrying flexibility. Typical still‑air range for either is roughly on the order of 700–900 nautical miles depending on power settings and reserves. The Cessna SkyCourier is a twin‑turboprop utility aircraft aimed at cargo and short‑haul commuter work. It’s in a different class, commonly configured for about 19 passengers (or freight) with a typical range around 900 nautical miles, optimized for short runways and high cycles rather than long legs. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop executive aircraft with a pressurized cabin, usually seating about 7–9 passengers, and offers a longer, faster business‑travel profile with range commonly around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop, pressurized, typically seating 6–9, valued for rugged field capability and strong real‑world range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles.

SpecBeechcraft Bonanza G36Cessna SkylaneCessna SkyCourierPiaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-12 NGX
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 1.16$ 1.01$ 2.78
Total Seats642188
Flight RulesVFRVFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessnaCessnaPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameBonanza G36182 SkylaneSkyCourierAvanti EVOPC-12 NGX
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn DevelopmentFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)92091590015301803
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.19$ 0.25$ 0.46
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)10503775
Standard Cabin Seats41966
Direct Operating Cost$ 204$ 146$ 793
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGyro / AnalogRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Honeywell Primus Apex
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)176145200400290
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $925,000 $530,000 $7,375,000$ 7,695,000$5,350,000
Min Crew211
Max Cabin Seats1979
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Total Seats642188
Standard Cabin Seats41966
LavatoryNoNoOptional
Min Crew211
Cargo DoorYesYes
Max Cabin Seats1979
Cabin Pressure (psi)Un-Pressurized95.8
Galley / RefreshmentNoNoNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400013100
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECNoNoYesYesYes
ModelIO-550-BIO-540-AB1A5PT6A-65SCPT6A–66BPT6E-67XP
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)17002000600036005000
TBO (yrs)1212
Horsepower30024511008501200
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines11121
Fuel Capacity (gal)7487
Flat RatingISA + 28ISA + 35
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Usable Fuel (gal)402
Dimensions
Length (ft)27.52954.947.347.25
Wingspan (ft)33.5367247.153.33
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.56.15
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.15.84.9
Cabin Length (ft)12.611.214.916.9
Overall Height (ft)8.69.419.813.114
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)103235.240
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.54.25