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Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cirrus Sr22t G6 vs Cirrus Vision Jet G2

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Cirrus SR22T G6 are high-performance single-engine piston aircraft, while the Cirrus Vision Jet G2 is a single-engine very light jet, placing it in a higher category for speed, altitude capability, and typical mission profile. For range, the Bonanza G36 and SR22T G6 are broadly comparable cross-country pistons; the SR22T G6 typically offers longer legs thanks to turbocharging and higher-altitude efficiency, while the G36 is often favored for its traditional handling and useful load balance on medium-range trips. The Vision Jet G2 generally provides the greatest practical range of the three and does so at much higher cruise speeds, making longer trips quicker and more comfortable, especially above weather. In passenger capacity, both the Bonanza G36 and SR22T G6 are commonly operated as four-seat aircraft with additional seating available depending on configuration, whereas the Vision Jet G2 is designed for a larger cabin, typically accommodating the pilot plus multiple passengers, with seating commonly around five passengers plus pilot (configuration dependent).

SpecBeechcraft Bonanza G36Cirrus Vision Jet G2
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 1.16$ 2.37
Total Seats65
Flight RulesVFR—
ManufacturerBeechcraftCirrus
Aircraft NameBonanza G36SF50 G2
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)9201219
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.19$ 0.79
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)10502450
Standard Cabin Seats43
Direct Operating Cost$ 204$ 711
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiCirrus Perspective Touch+ (G3000)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)176311
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $925,000 $2,315,000
Min Crew—1
Max Cabin Seats—5
Cabin
Cockpit22
Total Seats65
Standard Cabin Seats43
Lavatory—No
Min Crew—1
Max Cabin Seats—5
Cabin Pressure (psi)—6.4
Galley / Refreshment—No
Engine
FADECNoYes
ModelIO-550-BFJ33-5A
Fuel TypeAvGas—
TBO (hrs)17004000
TBO (yrs)12—
Horsepower300—
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected—
No. of Engines11
Fuel Capacity (gal)74320
Flat Rating—ISA + 10
Thrust (lbs)—1846
Fuel Burn (lbph)—358
Dimensions
Length (ft)27.530.7
Wingspan (ft)33.538.7
Cabin Width (ft)3.55.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.2—
Cabin Length (ft)12.611.5
Overall Height (ft)8.610.9
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)100—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1024
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—3.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—9.8
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—30