Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cirrus Sr22 vs Piper M350 vs Piper M500

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 is a high‑performance, single‑engine piston aircraft aimed at owner‑pilots who want a capable personal or business traveler without pressurization. It typically carries up to six people (including the pilot) and offers a practical range on the order of roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on power setting, payload, and reserves. The Piper M350 is a pressurized, single‑engine piston step up in category, designed to cruise higher and more comfortably in weather, with built‑in cabin pressurization and oxygen‑altitude flexibility. It also generally seats six, but with a more “executive” mission focus; typical range is around 1,000–1,300 nautical miles, again varying with load and settings. The Piper M500 moves into the single‑engine turboprop category, prioritizing speed, hot‑and‑high performance, and higher‑altitude capability while retaining pressurization. Passenger capacity is usually five to six seats depending on configuration, and typical range is roughly 1,000–1,400 nautical miles, with the practical advantage of faster block speeds versus the piston options.