Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Daher Kodiak 100 Series Iii vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Piper M350
The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Piper M350 are both pressurized (M350) or unpressurized (G36) single‑engine piston aircraft aimed at personal and business travel; they typically carry one pilot plus up to five passengers, with the M350 often used where pressurization and higher-altitude comfort matter. In range, both are suited to regional trips, generally in the “hundreds of nautical miles” class, with the M350 commonly offering longer legs than the G36 depending on power settings and reserves. The Daher Kodiak 100 Series III is a single‑engine turboprop utility/STOL aircraft designed for rugged, short, and unimproved strips, trading cruise speed for versatility. It usually seats a pilot plus up to nine passengers, and its range is generally comparable to or somewhat better than many piston singles, depending on load and mission equipment. The Daher TBM 910 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop optimized for fast, long cross‑country business travel. It typically carries a pilot plus up to five passengers and generally offers the longest range of the four, while also cruising much faster than the piston options and the Kodiak.
| Spec | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Daher TBM 910 | Piper M350 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.16 | $ 2.25 | $ 1.34 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Daher TBM | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Bonanza G36 | TBM 910 | M350 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 1730 | 1343 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.19 | $ 0.56 | $ 0.22 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1050 | 2908 | 1308 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 204 | $ 744 | $ 285 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 176 | 330 | 213 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $925,000 | $4,250,000 | $1,195,000 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | No | — |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | — |
| Galley Location | — | MID | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Refreshment Centre | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 14390 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | No | Yes | No |
| Model | IO-550-B | PT6A-66D | TIO-540-AE2A |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3500 | 2000 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | 12 |
| Horsepower | 300 | 850 | 350 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 74 | 291 | 120 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 49 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 37 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 27.5 | 35.3 | 29 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 33.5 | 42.1 | 43 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4 | 4.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 13.4 | 12.3 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 8.6 | 14.3 | 11.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 100 | 123 | 165 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 30 | 20 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 13 |