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Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Daher Tbm 910

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and the Daher TBM 910 sit in different general categories despite both being popular personal and business aircraft. The Bonanza G36 is a single‑engine piston, typically viewed as a high‑performance personal aircraft suited to owner‑pilots and shorter regional trips. The TBM 910 is a single‑engine turboprop, generally positioned as a faster, higher‑altitude, longer‑leg business and personal transport with more “step‑up” capability for time‑sensitive travel. On range, the Bonanza G36 is usually planned for shorter legs, roughly on the order of about 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on power settings, payload, and reserves. The TBM 910 is designed for longer nonstop trips, commonly around 1,500–1,700 nautical miles, again depending on speed, altitude, and load. For passenger capacity, the Bonanza G36 is typically arranged for up to six seats including the pilot. The TBM 910 is also commonly configured for about six occupants (pilot plus five), though its cabin and performance tend to better support carrying people and bags over longer distances.

SpecBeechcraft Bonanza G36Daher TBM 910
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 1.16$ 2.25
Total Seats66
Flight RulesVFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftDaher TBM
Aircraft NameBonanza G36TBM 910
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)9201730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.19$ 0.56
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)10502908
Standard Cabin Seats44
Direct Operating Cost$ 204$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)176330
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $925,000 $4,250,000
Min Crew1
Cabin
Cockpit22
Total Seats66
Standard Cabin Seats44
LavatoryNo
Min Crew1
Galley LocationMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.2
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)14390
Engine
FADECNoYes
ModelIO-550-BPT6A-66D
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (hrs)17003500
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower300850
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
No. of Engines11
Fuel Capacity (gal)74291
Flat RatingISA + 49
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Dimensions
Length (ft)27.535.3
Wingspan (ft)33.542.1
Cabin Width (ft)3.54
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.1
Cabin Length (ft)12.613.4
Overall Height (ft)8.614.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)100123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1030