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Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cirrus Sr22t G6 vs Piper Seneca

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Cirrus SR22T G6 are high-performance single‑engine piston aircraft, while the Piper Seneca is a twin‑engine piston aircraft typically used for more traditional multi‑engine missions and training as well as personal and business travel. In passenger capacity, the Bonanza G36 and SR22T G6 are generally configured for up to six occupants (including the pilot), whereas the Seneca commonly seats six to seven depending on configuration and equipment. For range, the SR22T G6 typically offers the longest still‑air range among the singles when flown efficiently, often around the 1,000+ nautical mile class; the Bonanza G36 is usually somewhat shorter, often in the high‑hundreds to roughly 900 nautical mile class. The Seneca’s range varies by model and fuel/load assumptions, but it is commonly in the mid‑hundreds to around 800–900 nautical mile class, trading some range and speed for twin‑engine redundancy and payload flexibility.

SpecBeechcraft Bonanza G36Piper Seneca
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 1.16$ 1.69
Total Seats66
Flight RulesVFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftPiper
Aircraft NameBonanza G36Seneca
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)920828
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.19$ 0.28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)10501331
Standard Cabin Seats44
Direct Operating Cost$ 204$ 337
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)176200
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $925,000 $1,095,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Total Seats66
Standard Cabin Seats44
Engine
FADECNoNo
ModelIO-550-BTSIO-360-RB
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)17001800
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower300220
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedFuel Injected
No. of Engines12
Fuel Capacity (gal)74122
Dimensions
Length (ft)27.528.6
Wingspan (ft)33.539
Cabin Width (ft)3.5
Cabin Height (ft)4.2
Cabin Length (ft)12.6
Overall Height (ft)8.610
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10