Beechcraft Bonanza G36 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 best suited to shorter regional trips; both typically carry four to six people depending on loading, with the Bonanza generally offering more usable cabin and range than the Arrow. The Piper Seneca is a piston twin, commonly used for training and light business travel, usually seating five to six with modest-to-middling range compared with turboprops. The Piper M500, Piper M600 SLS, Pilatus PC-12 NGX, and Piaggio Avanti EVO are pressurized turboprops aimed at faster, longer missions. The M500 and M600 SLS are single-engine turboprops typically configured for five to six passengers plus a pilot, with the M600 usually offering more payload and longer legs than the M500. The PC-12 NGX is a larger single-engine turboprop with a very flexible cabin, commonly six to nine passengers, and among the strongest range/payload combinations in this group. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin-engine turboprop optimized for speed, typically six to eight passengers, with long-range capability similar in spirit to the PC-12 but emphasizing cruise speed over rough-field versatility.
| Spec | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 | 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 |
| DOC / nm | $ 1.16 | — | $ 2.78 | $ 3.11 | $ 2.19 | $ 1.36 | $ 1.69 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR | IFR |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft | Piaggio | Pilatus | Piper | Piper | Piper | Piper |
| Aircraft Name | Bonanza G36 | Avanti EVO | PC-12 NGX | M500 | M600 | Arrow | Seneca |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 920 | 1530 | 1803 | 1000 | 1406 | 700 | 828 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.19 | — | $ 0.46 | $ 0.78 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.23 | $ 0.28 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 1050 | 3775 | — | 1698 | 2200 | 1191 | 1331 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 204 | — | $ 793 | $ 579 | $ 603 | $ 221 | $ 337 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Honeywell Primus Apex | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G3000 | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 176 | 400 | 290 | 260 | 274 | 162 | 200 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $925,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $5,350,000 | $2,122,600 | $3,081,400 | $765,000 | $1,095,000 |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 7 | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Lavatory | — | No | Optional | No | No | — | — |
| Min Crew | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 7 | 9 | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | 5.8 | 5.5 | 5.6 | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | No | Refreshment Centre | Refreshment Centre | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | 13100 | 12600 | 12600 | — | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 6600 | — | 8244 | 8644 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes | — | — | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD | — | — | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | MID | MID | — | — |
| Engine | |||||||
| FADEC | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-550-B | PT6A–66B | PT6E-67XP | PT6A-42A | PT6A-42A | O-360-AIH6 | TSIO-360-RB |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | — | — | — | — | AvGas | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 1700 | 3600 | 5000 | 3600 | 3600 | 2000 | 1800 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | — | — | — | — | 12 | — |
| Horsepower | 300 | 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 + 28 | ISA + 35 | ISA + 55 | ISA + 55 | — | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Usable Fuel (gal) | — | — | 402 | — | — | — | — |
| Dimensions | |||||||
| Length (ft) | 27.5 | 47.3 | 47.25 | 29.6 | 29.7 | 27.6 | 28.6 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 33.5 | 47.1 | 53.33 | 43.2 | 43.2 | 38.6 | 39 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.5 | 6.1 | 5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4.2 | 5.8 | 4.9 | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 12.6 | 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 | — | — | 165 | 165 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 10 | 35.2 | 40 | 20 | 20 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 3.5 | 4.25 | — | — | — | — |