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Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Piper Seminole

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Piper Arrow sit in the piston single category, with the Bonanza generally offering a more capable, higher-end six-seat platform, while the Arrow is typically a four-seat, retractable-gear trainer/tourer with the shortest range and least passenger capacity of this group. The Cessna Turbo Stationair is also a piston single but optimized for utility; it commonly seats six and is valued for load-carrying and high-density-altitude capability, with range typically in the mid-to-upper piston touring class. Stepping up, the Piper M600 SLS is a pressurized single-engine turboprop, usually seating up to six, with substantially higher cruise speeds and longer practical range than the piston aircraft, making it well-suited to regional business travel. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance pressurized single-engine turboprop as well, generally configured for about six seats, and typically delivers the longest range and highest speed among these options, targeting fast, long-distance point-to-point missions.

SpecBeechcraft Bonanza G36Cessna Turbo StationairDaher TBM 960Piper M600 SLSPiper Arrow
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 1.16$ 1.08$ 2.25$ 2.19$ 1.36
Total Seats66666
Flight RulesVFRVFRIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessnaDaher TBMPiperPiper
Aircraft NameBonanza G36206 Turbo StationairTBM 960M600Arrow
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)92070317301406700
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.19$ 0.18$ 0.56$ 0.55$ 0.23
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)1050290822001191
Standard Cabin Seats44444
Direct Operating Cost$ 204$ 174$ 744$ 603$ 221
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Garmin G3000Garmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)176161330274162
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $925,000 $745,000 $4,450,000$3,081,400 $765,000
Min Crew11
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Total Seats66656
Standard Cabin Seats44444
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew11
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.25.6
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439012600
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)8644
Engine
FADECNoNoYesNoNo
ModelIO-550-BTIO-540-AJ1ATBM 960PT6A-42AO-360-AIH6
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)17002000350036002000
TBO (yrs)121212
Horsepower300350850600180
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedCarbureted
No. of Engines1112
Fuel Capacity (gal)7487260108
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 55
Dimensions
Length (ft)27.528.335.329.727.6
Wingspan (ft)33.53642.143.238.6
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.644.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.24.14
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.113.412.3
Overall Height (ft)8.69.411.38.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)100123165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)101120