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Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Daher Tbm 910 vs Daher Tbm 960

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 is a single‑engine, piston‑powered personal aircraft typically used for owner‑flown travel and training; it offers the shortest range of the three at roughly 900–1,000 nautical miles and generally carries up to six occupants (including the pilot), with practical passenger load depending on fuel and baggage. The Daher TBM 910 is a single‑engine turboprop in the high‑performance business/personal category. Compared with the Bonanza, it delivers substantially greater speed and longer legs, with typical range around 1,500–1,700 nautical miles. Seating is usually arranged for up to six, often flown with four to five passengers to balance comfort, baggage, and fuel. The Daher TBM 960 is the newer, more refined evolution of the TBM line, also a single‑engine turboprop. Passenger capacity remains in the same general class (typically up to six), while range is broadly similar to the TBM 910 at about 1,500–1,700 nautical miles, with efficiency and performance improvements depending on mission profile.

SpecBeechcraft Bonanza G36Daher TBM 910Daher TBM 960
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 1.16$ 2.25$ 2.25
Total Seats666
Flight RulesVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftDaher TBMDaher TBM
Aircraft NameBonanza G36TBM 910TBM 960
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)92017301730
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.19$ 0.56$ 0.56
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)105029082908
Standard Cabin Seats444
Direct Operating Cost$ 204$ 744$ 744
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G3000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)176330330
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $925,000 $4,250,000$4,450,000
Min Crew11
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit222
Total Seats666
Standard Cabin Seats444
LavatoryNoNo
Min Crew11
Galley LocationMIDMID
Cabin Pressure (psi)6.26.2
Galley / RefreshmentRefreshment Centre
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)1439014390
Engine
FADECNoYesYes
ModelIO-550-BPT6A-66DTBM 960
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (hrs)170035003500
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower300850850
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
No. of Engines11
Fuel Capacity (gal)74291
Flat RatingISA + 49ISA + 49
Fuel Burn (gph)37
Dimensions
Length (ft)27.535.335.3
Wingspan (ft)33.542.142.1
Cabin Width (ft)3.544
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.14.1
Cabin Length (ft)12.613.413.4
Overall Height (ft)8.614.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)100123123
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1030