Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Piper M500 vs Piper M600 Sls vs Piper Seminole vs Piper Seneca
The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 and Piper Arrow are piston singles, typically best for shorter personal trips; the G36 generally offers more cabin comfort and useful load, while the Arrow is a simpler four-seat traveler. The Piper Seneca is a piston twin, usually seating about six, trading higher operating complexity for twin-engine redundancy and solid short-to-midrange capability. The Piper M500 and M600 SLS are pressurized single‑engine turboprops; both are long‑range cross‑country aircraft for roughly five to six occupants, with the M600 SLS generally offering more power, payload flexibility, and speed. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a larger, utility‑oriented turboprop single with typically six to nine seats and strong range; it stands out for cabin volume and versatility. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance turboprop single optimized for speed, usually carrying four to six in comfort with long range, but with a smaller cabin than the PC‑12. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin turboprop in a distinct category: a faster, jet‑like cabin-class airplane, typically seating six to nine with strong range, positioned above most singles in speed and cabin refinement.
| Spec | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | Daher TBM 960 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Piper M500 | Piper M600 SLS | Piper Arrow | Piper Seneca |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.16 | $ 2.25 | — | $ 2.78 | $ 3.11 | $ 2.19 | $ 1.36 | $ 1.69 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Daher TBM | Piaggio | Pilatus | Piper | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Bonanza G36 | TBM 960 | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX | M500 | M600 | Arrow | Seneca |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 1730 | 1530 | 1803 | 1000 | 1406 | 700 | 828 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.19 | $ 0.56 | — | $ 0.46 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.23 | $ 0.28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1050 | 2908 | 3775 | — | 1698 | 2200 | 1191 | 1331 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 204 | $ 744 | — | $ 793 | $ 579 | $ 603 | $ 221 | $ 337 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 176 | 330 | 400 | 290 | 260 | 274 | 162 | 200 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $925,000 | $4,450,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $5,350,000 | $2,122,600 | $3,081,400 | $765,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Aircraft Type | — | Turbo Prop | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 7 | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | No | No | Optional | No | No | — | — |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | MID | — | — | MID | MID | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 6.2 | 9 | 5.8 | 5.5 | 5.6 | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 14390 | 24000 | 13100 | 12600 | 12600 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | — | 7 | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | No | No | Refreshment Centre | Refreshment Centre | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 6600 | — | 8244 | 8644 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes | — | — | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | — | FWD | — | — | — | — |
| Engine | ||||||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-550-B | TBM 960 | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A | PT6A-42A | O-360-AIH6 | TSIO-360-RB |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — | — | — | — | AvGas | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3500 | 3600 | 5000 | 3600 | 3600 | 2000 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 850 | 850 | 1200 | 500 | 600 | 180 | 220 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | — | — | — | — | — | Carbureted | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 74 | — | — | — | 170 | 260 | 108 | 122 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 49 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 | ISA + 55 | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 100 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | — | 402 | — | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||||
| Length (ft) | 27.5 | 35.3 | 47.3 | 47.25 | 29.6 | 29.7 | 27.6 | 28.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 33.5 | 42.1 | 47.1 | 53.33 | 43.2 | 43.2 | 38.6 | 39 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 4 | 6.1 | 5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 4.1 | 5.8 | 4.9 | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 13.4 | 14.9 | 16.9 | 12.3 | 12.3 | — | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 8.6 | — | 13.1 | 14 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 8.5 | 10 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 100 | 123 | — | — | 165 | 165 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | — | 35.2 | 40 | 20 | 20 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.5 | 4.25 | — | — | — | — |