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Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Piper Seminole vs Piper Seneca

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 is a high-performance, single‑engine piston aircraft typically positioned as an upscale personal and business traveler. It generally offers seating for about six, with range commonly around 700–900 nautical miles depending on power settings, fuel, and payload. The Piper Arrow is also a single‑engine piston airplane but sits a step below in performance and cabin size. It is most often configured for four seats and is frequently used for training and personal travel. Its typical range is shorter than the Bonanza’s, often roughly 500–700 nautical miles depending on variant and operating conditions. The Piper Seneca is a light twin‑engine piston aircraft aimed at adding redundancy, payload flexibility, and multi‑engine capability for personal, business, and some utility missions. Most configurations seat six, similar to the Bonanza, but with twin‑engine operating costs. Its range is commonly in the same broad band as the Bonanza, often about 700–900 nautical miles, varying significantly with model, load, and cruise settings.

SpecBeechcraft Bonanza G36Piper ArrowPiper Seneca
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 1.16$ 1.36$ 1.69
Total Seats666
Flight RulesVFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerBeechcraftPiperPiper
Aircraft NameBonanza G36ArrowSeneca
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)920700828
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.19$ 0.23$ 0.28
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)105011911331
Standard Cabin Seats444
Direct Operating Cost$ 204$ 221$ 337
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Garmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXiGarmin G1000 NXi
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)176162200
Base Aircraft Price (USD) $925,000 $765,000 $1,095,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Total Seats666
Standard Cabin Seats444
Engine
FADECNoNoNo
ModelIO-550-BO-360-AIH6TSIO-360-RB
Fuel TypeAvGasAvGasAvGas
TBO (hrs)170020001800
TBO (yrs)1212
Horsepower300180220
Fuel DeliveryFuel InjectedCarburetedFuel Injected
No. of Engines122
Fuel Capacity (gal)74108122
Dimensions
Length (ft)27.527.628.6
Wingspan (ft)33.538.639
Cabin Width (ft)3.5
Cabin Height (ft)4.2
Cabin Length (ft)12.6
Overall Height (ft)8.68.510
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)100
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)10