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Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna 206 Turbo Stationair vs Piper M350 vs Piper Seneca

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 is a high-performance, pressurization-free single-engine piston aircraft typically categorized as a premium personal and business traveler; it generally carries about six people and offers solid cross-country range suited to regional trips. The Cessna Turbo Stationair is a rugged, utility-oriented single-engine piston aircraft aimed at flexible missions and short/rough-field capability; it commonly seats up to six and trades some speed for practical load-carrying and a range that is generally in the same broad cross-country class. The Piper M350 is a pressurized, turbocharged single-engine piston aircraft positioned as an upscale personal/business platform; it usually carries about six, with the comfort advantage of pressurization and strong range for longer legs at higher altitudes. The Piper Seneca is a light twin-engine piston aircraft often used for business travel and training; it typically seats six to seven, adds redundancy and twin-engine performance, and offers cross-country range comparable to these singles, though real-world legs depend more on payload, winds, and cruise settings.

SpecBeechcraft Bonanza G36Cessna Turbo StationairPiper M350Piper Seneca
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 1.16$ 1.08$ 1.34$ 1.69
Total Seats6666
Flight RulesVFRVFRVFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessnaPiperPiper
Aircraft NameBonanza G36206 Turbo StationairM350Seneca
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)9207031343828
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.19$ 0.18$ 0.22$ 0.28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)105013081331
Standard Cabin Seats4444
Direct Operating Cost$ 204$ 174$ 285$ 337
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)176161213200
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $925,000 $745,000 $1,195,000 $1,095,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Total Seats6666
Standard Cabin Seats4444
Cabin Pressure (psi)5.6
Engine
FADECNoNoNoNo
ModelIO-550-BTIO-540-AJ1ATIO-540-AE2ATSIO-360-RB
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)1700200020001800
TBO (yrs)121212
Horsepower300350350220
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines1112
Fuel Capacity (gal)7487120122
Dimensions
Length (ft)27.528.32928.6
Wingspan (ft)33.5364339
Cabin Width (ft)3.53.64.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.24
Cabin Length (ft)12.612.112.3
Overall Height (ft)8.69.411.410
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)100165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)101120
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13