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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.

SpecBeechcraft Bonanza G36Cessna Citation CJ3+Cessna Citation M2Pilatus PC-12 NGXPiper M600 SLS
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 1.16$ 4.05$ 3.45$ 2.78$ 2.19
Total Seats69886
Flight RulesVFR——IFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftCessna CitationCessna CitationPilatusPiper
Aircraft NameBonanza G36CJ3+M2PC-12 NGXM600
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)9201898140018031406
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.19$ 0.58$ 0.58$ 0.46$ 0.55
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)105055303810—2200
Standard Cabin Seats47664
Direct Operating Cost$ 204$ 1,680$ 1,395$ 793$ 603
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000Garmin G3000Honeywell Primus ApexGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)176415404290274
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $925,000 $9,915,000$5,150,000$5,350,000$3,081,400
Min Crew—1111
Max Cabin Seats—879—
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Total Seats69885
Standard Cabin Seats47664
Lavatory—1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingOptionalNo
Min Crew—1111
Crew Rest—NoNo——
Jump Seat—NoNo——
Galley Location—FWD——MID
Max Cabin Seats—879—
Lavatory Location—AFTAFTFWD—
Cabin Pressure (psi)—8.98.55.85.6
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyNoNoRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—23586220271310012600
Cargo Door———Yes—
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)————8644
Engine
FADECNoYesYesYesNo
ModelIO-550-BFJ44-3AFJ44-1AP-21PT6E-67XPPT6A-42A
Fuel TypeAvGas————
TBO (hrs)17005000350050003600
TBO (yrs)12————
Horsepower300——1200600
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected————
No. of Engines12211
Fuel Capacity (gal)74703492—260
Flat Rating—ISA + 11ISA + 7ISA + 35ISA + 55
Thrust (lbs)—28201965——
Fuel Burn (lbph)—624516——
Usable Fuel (gal)———402—
Dimensions
Length (ft)27.551.242.647.2529.7
Wingspan (ft)33.55347.353.3343.2
Cabin Width (ft)3.54.84.854.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.84.84.94
Cabin Length (ft)12.615.71116.912.3
Overall Height (ft)8.615.2141411.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)100———165
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10——4020
Aisle Step (ft)—0.40.4——
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.13.14.25—
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—12.28.8——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—6546——