Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna Citation Cj3 vs Cessna Citation M2 vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M600 Sls
The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 is a high-performance single-engine piston aircraft best suited to short-to-medium trips. It typically carries about 4–6 people and offers roughly 700–1,000 nautical miles of range depending on loading and reserves. The Piper M600 SLS is a single-engine turboprop that steps up in speed and altitude capability, generally seating about 5–6 with about 1,000–1,500 nautical miles of range. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a larger, more versatile single-engine turboprop, commonly configured for 6–9 passengers, with about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and strong short/rough-field utility. The Cessna Citation M2 is an entry-level light jet, typically seating around 4–6 passengers, with about 1,150–1,300 nautical miles of range and faster point-to-point travel than turboprops. The Cessna Citation CJ3+ is a larger light jet with more cabin and payload capability, usually 6–9 passengers, and roughly 1,900–2,100 nautical miles of range, making it the strongest choice here for longer nonstop jet missions.
| Spec | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Cessna Citation CJ3+ | Cessna Citation M2 | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M600 SLS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.16 | $ 4.05 | $ 3.45 | $ 2.78 | $ 2.19 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | — | — | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Cessna Citation | Cessna Citation | Pilatus | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Bonanza G36 | CJ3+ | M2 | PC-12 NGX | M600 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 1898 | 1400 | 1803 | 1406 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.19 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.58 | $ 0.46 | $ 0.55 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1050 | 5530 | 3810 | — | 2200 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 204 | $ 1,680 | $ 1,395 | $ 793 | $ 603 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G3000 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G3000 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 176 | 415 | 404 | 290 | 274 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $925,000 | $9,915,000 | $5,150,000 | $5,350,000 | $3,081,400 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 7 | 9 | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | Optional | No |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | — | No | No | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | No | No | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — | — | MID |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 8 | 7 | 9 | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | AFT | FWD | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 8.9 | 8.5 | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | No | No | Refreshment Centre |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 23586 | 22027 | 13100 | 12600 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | 8644 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Model | IO-550-B | FJ44-3A | FJ44-1AP-21 | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — | — | — |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 5000 | 3500 | 5000 | 3600 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | — | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | — | — | 1200 | 600 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 74 | 703 | 492 | — | 260 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 11 | ISA + 7 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 2820 | 1965 | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 624 | 516 | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | 402 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 27.5 | 51.2 | 42.6 | 47.25 | 29.7 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 33.5 | 53 | 47.3 | 53.33 | 43.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 15.7 | 11 | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 8.6 | 15.2 | 14 | 14 | 11.3 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 100 | — | — | — | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | — | — | 40 | 20 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | 0.4 | 0.4 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.1 | 3.1 | 4.25 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 12.2 | 8.8 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 65 | 46 | — | — |