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Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Embraer Phenom 100ev

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 is a high-performance, single‑engine piston aircraft typically used for personal and light business travel, while the Embraer Phenom 100EV is a very light business jet designed for faster, higher‑altitude point‑to‑point missions with greater comfort and capability. In category terms, the G36 emphasizes simplicity, lower operating complexity, and access to smaller airports, whereas the Phenom 100EV offers turbine reliability, pressurization, and jet cruise speeds. For range, the Bonanza G36 is well suited to regional trips, generally offering roughly 900 to 1,200 nautical miles depending on power settings, payload, and reserves. The Phenom 100EV is built for longer nonstop legs in the very light jet class, commonly around 1,100 to 1,200 nautical miles, also varying with passenger load, winds, and reserves. Passenger capacity differs in practical use: the G36 typically carries up to six people including the pilot, with comfort and baggage varying by weight. The Phenom 100EV commonly seats four to seven in the cabin plus one or two pilots, with a more consistent business‑jet cabin environment.

SpecBeechcraft Bonanza G36Embraer Phenom 100EV
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 1.16$ 2.84
Total Seats67
Flight RulesVFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftEmbraer
Aircraft NameBonanza G36Phenom 100EV
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)9201,178
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.19$ 0.71
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)10503451
Standard Cabin Seats45
Direct Operating Cost$ 204$ 1,152
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiProdigy Touch (G3000)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)176406
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $925,000 $4,250,000
Min Crew1
Max Cabin Seats7
Cabin
Cockpit22
Total Seats66
Standard Cabin Seats44
Lavatory1 Flushing
Min Crew1
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Max Cabin Seats6
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.3
Galley / RefreshmentNo
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)21280
Engine
FADECNoYes
ModelIO-550-BPW617F1-E
Fuel TypeAvGas
TBO (hrs)17003500
TBO (yrs)12
Horsepower300
Fuel DeliveryFuel Injected
No. of Engines12
Fuel Capacity (gal)74
Flat RatingISA + 8
Thrust (lbs)1730
Fuel Burn (lbph)543
Dimensions
Length (ft)27.542.1
Wingspan (ft)33.540.4
Cabin Width (ft)3.55.1
Cabin Height (ft)4.24.9
Cabin Length (ft)12.611
Overall Height (ft)8.614.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1010
Aisle Step (ft)0.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.6
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)9
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)60