Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Piper Seminole vs Piper Seneca
The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Piper Arrow are piston singles; they’re typically used for personal travel and training, with the Arrow offering shorter range and fewer usable seats, while the G36 is a higher-performance cross-country four-to-six-seat airplane with moderate range. The Cessna Turbo Stationair is a turbocharged piston utility single that trades speed for load flexibility; it commonly carries about six and offers similar or slightly better real-world range than many piston singles. The Piper Seneca is a light piston twin aimed at redundancy and multi-passenger trips, usually seating six with moderate range. The Piper M500 and M600 SLS are entry-level pressurized turboprop singles; both seat about five to six, with the M600 generally offering more payload and range. The Daher TBM 960 is a fast, efficient single-engine turboprop for owner-operators, typically four to six seats with long range. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is the utility-heavy turboprop single, often six to nine seats with long range and strong cargo capability. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed twin turboprop with executive seating (commonly seven to nine) and long range, optimized for speed and cabin comfort.
| Spec | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Cessna Turbo Stationair | Daher TBM 960 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M500 | Piper M600 SLS | Piper Arrow | Piper Seneca |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.16 | $ 1.08 | $ 2.25 | — | $ 2.78 | $ 3.11 | $ 2.19 | $ 1.36 | $ 1.69 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna | Daher TBM | Piaggio | Pilatus | Piper | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Bonanza G36 | 206 Turbo Stationair | TBM 960 | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX | M500 | M600 | Arrow | Seneca |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 703 | 1730 | 1530 | 1803 | 1000 | 1406 | 700 | 828 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.19 | $ 0.18 | $ 0.56 | — | $ 0.46 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.23 | $ 0.28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1050 | — | 2908 | 3775 | — | 1698 | 2200 | 1191 | 1331 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 204 | $ 174 | $ 744 | — | $ 793 | $ 579 | $ 603 | $ 221 | $ 337 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 176 | 161 | 330 | 400 | 290 | 260 | 274 | 162 | 200 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $925,000 | $745,000 | $4,450,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $5,350,000 | $2,122,600 | $3,081,400 | $765,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Turbo Prop | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | — | 7 | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | — | No | No | Optional | No | No | — | — |
| Min Crew | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | MID | — | — | MID | MID | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 6.2 | 9 | 5.8 | 5.5 | 5.6 | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 14390 | 24000 | 13100 | 12600 | 12600 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | — | 7 | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | No | No | Refreshment Centre | Refreshment Centre | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 6600 | — | 8244 | 8644 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | Yes | — | — | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | — | — | FWD | — | — | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||||
| FADEC | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-550-B | TIO-540-AJ1A | TBM 960 | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A | PT6A-42A | O-360-AIH6 | TSIO-360-RB |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | — | — | — | — | — | AvGas | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 2000 | 3500 | 3600 | 5000 | 3600 | 3600 | 2000 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 350 | 850 | 850 | 1200 | 500 | 600 | 180 | 220 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | — | — | Carbureted | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 74 | 87 | — | — | — | 170 | 260 | 108 | 122 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 49 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 | ISA + 55 | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 100 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | — | 402 | — | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||||
| Length (ft) | 27.5 | 28.3 | 35.3 | 47.3 | 47.25 | 29.6 | 29.7 | 27.6 | 28.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 33.5 | 36 | 42.1 | 47.1 | 53.33 | 43.2 | 43.2 | 38.6 | 39 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 3.6 | 4 | 6.1 | 5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 5.8 | 4.9 | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 12.1 | 13.4 | 14.9 | 16.9 | 12.3 | 12.3 | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 8.6 | 9.4 | — | 13.1 | 14 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 8.5 | 10 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 100 | — | 123 | — | — | 165 | 165 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 11 | — | 35.2 | 40 | 20 | 20 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 3.5 | 4.25 | — | — | — | — |