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Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna 182 Skylane vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M350

All five are single‑engine aircraft but span distinct categories. The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Piper M350 are pressurized/unpressurized piston personal aircraft; the Bonanza is unpressurized and typically seats six, while the M350 is pressurized and usually configured for six, trading some cabin volume for higher‑altitude comfort. The Cessna Skylane is a simpler, rugged unpressurized piston utility/trainer type, most commonly four seats (sometimes five or six depending on configuration and useful load), and is generally shorter‑range than the Bonanza or M350. The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is a turboprop utility/STOL aircraft aimed at backcountry and commercial missions, commonly seating 9–10, with moderate range optimized for payload and short strips rather than speed. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance pressurized turboprop personal/business aircraft, typically seating 4–6, with the longest practical range of this group and the highest cruise speeds. Broadly, passenger capacity peaks with the Kodiak, range peaks with the TBM 960, and the piston singles occupy the middle ground for family travel.

SpecBeechcraft Bonanza G36Cessna SkylaneDaher TBM 960Piper M350
Summary
Cockpit2—22
DOC / nm$ 1.16$ 1.01$ 2.25$ 1.34
Total Seats6466
Flight RulesVFRVFRIFRVFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessnaDaher TBMPiper
Aircraft NameBonanza G36182 SkylaneTBM 960M350
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)92091517301343
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.19$ 0.25$ 0.56$ 0.22
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1050—29081308
Standard Cabin Seats4—44
Direct Operating Cost$ 204$ 146$ 744$ 285
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)176145330213
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $925,000 $530,000 $4,450,000$1,195,000
Min Crew——1—
Aircraft Type——Turbo Prop—
Cabin
Cockpit2—22
Total Seats6466
Standard Cabin Seats4—44
Lavatory——No—
Min Crew——1—
Galley Location——MID—
Cabin Pressure (psi)——6.25.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——14390—
Engine
FADECNoNoYesNo
ModelIO-550-BIO-540-AB1A5TBM 960TIO-540-AE2A
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGas—AvGas
TBO (hrs)1700200035002000
TBO (yrs)1212—12
Horsepower300245850350
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected—Fuel Injected
No. of Engines11—1
Fuel Capacity (gal)7487—120
Flat Rating——ISA + 49—
Dimensions
Length (ft)27.52935.329
Wingspan (ft)33.53642.143
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.544.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.14.14
Cabin Length (ft)12.611.213.412.3
Overall Height (ft)8.69.4—11.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)100—123165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1032—20
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)———13