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Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cirrus Sr22t G6 vs Diamond Aircraft Da62 vs Ids=1231

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 is a premium single‑engine piston aircraft in the high‑performance personal travel category. It typically seats six, making it well suited to owner‑pilots who want traditional handling and a roomy cabin. Its range is generally in the mid‑to‑upper hundreds of nautical miles depending on power settings, payload, and reserves, so it’s strong for regional and some longer cross‑country trips but not optimized for maximum endurance with a full cabin. The Cirrus SR22T G6 is also a high‑performance single‑engine piston aircraft, distinguished by turbocharging and a modern avionics/comfort package. It generally seats five, and its turbocharged engine helps maintain speed and capability at altitude. Range is broadly comparable to the Bonanza and often competitive on longer legs, again varying significantly with operating choices and loading. The Diamond Aircraft DA62 is a modern twin‑engine piston aircraft aimed at efficient multi‑engine touring and family/business transport. It commonly seats seven, offering the greatest passenger capacity here, and it typically delivers the longest practical range of the three, with the added redundancy of two engines, though at higher acquisition and operating complexity.

SpecBeechcraft Bonanza G36Diamond Aircraft DA62
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 1.16$ 1.18
Total Seats65
Flight RulesVFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftDiamond Aircraft
Aircraft NameBonanza G36DA62
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)9201283
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.19$ 0.24
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)10501565
Standard Cabin Seats43
Direct Operating Cost$ 204$ 225
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)176190
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $925,000 $1,290,000
Max Cabin Seats5
Cabin
Cockpit22
Total Seats65
Standard Cabin Seats43
Max Cabin Seats5
Engine
FADECNoYes
ModelIO-550-BAE330
Fuel TypeAvGasDiesel / Jet Fuel
TBO (hrs)17001800
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower300180
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines12
Fuel Capacity (gal)7489
Usable Fuel (gal)86
Dimensions
Length (ft)27.530.1
Wingspan (ft)33.547.8
Cabin Width (ft)3.5
Cabin Height (ft)4.2
Cabin Length (ft)12.6
Overall Height (ft)8.69.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10