Compare Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna Skylane vs Cessna SkyCourier vs Piaggio Avanti EVO vs Pilatus PC-12 NGX
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| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna | Piaggio | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Type | Bonanza G36 | 182 Skylane | SkyCourier | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $925,000 | $530,000 | $7,375,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $5,350,000 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 204 | $ 146 | - | - | $ 793 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.16 | $ 1.01 | - | - | $ 2.78 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.19 | $ 0.25 | - | - | $ 0.46 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 176 | 145 | 200 | 400 | 290 |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 915 | 900 | 1530 | 1866 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1050 | - | - | 3775 | 3692 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 21 | 8 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | - | 19 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | - | 19 | 7 | 9 |
| Min Crew | - | - | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Weights | |||||
| MRAMP (lbs) | - | - | - | 12150 | 10495 |
| MTOW (lbs) | 3650 | 3100 | - | 12100 | 10450 |
| MLW (lbs) | 3650 | 2950 | - | 11500 | 9921 |
| MZFW (lbs) | - | - | - | 9800 | 9039 |
| BOW (lbs) | - | - | - | 8375 | 6803 |
| BEW (lbs) | 2600 | - | - | 8325 | 6758 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1050 | - | - | 3775 | 3692 |
| Max Payload (lbs) | - | - | 5000 | 1425 | 2235 |
| Fuel Capacity (lbs) | 444 | 522 | - | 2802 | 2704 |
| Useful Load Max Fuel (lbs) | 606 | - | 3427 | - | - |
| Payload Max Fuel (lbs) | - | - | - | 973 | 988 |
| Max Baggage Weight (lbs) | 70 | 200 | - | 350 | - |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Wingspan (ft) | 33.5 | 36 | 72 | 47.1 | 53.33 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 8.6 | 9.4 | 19.8 | 13.1 | 14 |
| Length (ft) | 27.5 | 29 | 54.9 | 47.3 | 47.25 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.1 | - | 5.8 | 4.9 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.5 | - | 6.1 | 5 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | - | - | - | 3.5 | 4.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 11.2 | - | 14.9 | 16.9 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 100 | - | - | - | - |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 32 | - | 35.2 | 40 |
| Engine | |||||
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Cessna | Piaggio | Pilatus |
| Model | IO-550-B | IO-540-AB1A5 | PT6A-65SC | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP |
| Horsepower | 300 | 245 | 1100 | 850 | 1200 |
| Flat Rating | - | - | - | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 |
| FADEC | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 2000 | 6000 | 3600 | 5000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | - | - | - |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | - | - | - |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | - | - | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 74 | 87 | - | - | - |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | - | - | - | - | 402 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | - | - | - | 100 | - |
| Avionics | |||||
| Flight Deck | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Gyro / Analog | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| FMS | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| Autopilot | Garmin GFC 700 | Garmin GFC 700 | 1 | - | 1 |
| PFD | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | 2 |
| MFD | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 |
| GPS | - | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| AHRS | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Transponder | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 |
| VHF Com | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | 2 |
| VHF NAV | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | 2 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Total Seats | 6 | 4 | 21 | 8 | 8 |
| Cockpit | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | - | 19 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Seats | - | - | 19 | 7 | 9 |
| Min Crew | - | - | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo Door | - | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| Lavatory | - | - | No | No | Optional |
| Lavatory Location | - | - | - | - | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | - | - | No | No | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | - | 6600 | - |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | - | - | - | 24000 | 13100 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | - | - | Un-Pressurized | 9 | 5.8 |
| Other | |||||
| Prop Manufacturer | Hartzell | McCauley | McCauley | Hartzell | Hartzell |
| Prop Description | 3-Blade Constant | 3-Blade Constant | 4-Blade Alum Feathering Reverse | Scimitar | 5-Blade Comp |
| Gear Type | Retractable | Float | Fixed Wheels | Retractable | Retractable |
| Float Type | - | Amphib | - | - | - |
| Performance | |||||
| Max Cruise Speed (Mach) | - | - | - | 0.7 | - |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 176 | 145 | 200 | 400 | 290 |
| Long Range Cruise (ktas) | 137 | - | - | 318 | 225 |
| Stall Speed - Clean (kias) | 59 | 49 | - | - | - |
| Stall Speed - Flaps (kias) | - | - | - | - | 67 |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 915 | 900 | 1530 | 1866 |
| Range Seats Full (nm) | - | - | 400 | - | - |
| Max Range Crew + 4 (nm) | - | - | - | - | 1803 |
| Max Range Crew + 6 (nm) | - | - | - | - | 1568 |
| Max Range Crew + 8 (nm) | - | - | - | - | 1057 |
| Take-off FL (ft) | - | - | 3300 | - | - |
| Take-off Roll (ft) | 1913 | 1514 | - | 3262 | - |
| Take-Off >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | - | - | 2602 |
| Take-Off (5000 / ISA + 10) | - | - | - | 4700 | 4270 |
| Landing Roll (ft) | 1450 | 1350 | - | - | - |
| Landing >50ft Obst. (ft) | - | - | - | 3282 | 2170 |
| Max Climb Rate (fpm) | 1230 | 924 | - | 2770 | 1920 |
| Service Ceiling (ft) | 18500 | 18100 | - | 41000 | 30000 |