Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna Caravan vs Cessna Grand Caravan Ex vs Cessna Skycourier vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 is a high‑performance, single‑engine piston aircraft in the personal/business touring category. It typically carries six people including the pilot and offers roughly 600–900 nautical miles of range depending on power setting and payload. The Cessna Caravan is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft aimed at rugged cargo/passenger work. It commonly seats about 9–14 passengers in commuter layouts (or carries freight) and is generally around 800–1,000 nautical miles in range, varying with load and reserves. The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is an upgraded Caravan variant in the same utility category, optimized for better hot‑and‑high and payload performance. Capacity remains similar (about 9–14 passengers), with comparable range in the same general band. The Cessna SkyCourier is a larger twin‑turboprop utility/freighter designed for higher volume and redundancy. Passenger versions typically seat around 19, with range commonly around 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is a STOL‑focused single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft, usually configured for about 9–10 occupants, with typical range around 900–1,100 nautical miles depending on payload and tanks.