Beechcraft Bonanza G36 vs Cessna 172 Skyhawk vs Piper Seminole
| Spec | Cessna Skyhawk | Piper Arrow | Beechcraft Bonanza G36 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| DOC / nm | $ 0.95 | $ 1.36 | $ 1.16 |
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Flight Rules | VFR | IFR | VFR |
| Manufacturer | Cessna | Piper | Beechcraft |
| Aircraft Name | 172 Skyhawk | Arrow | Bonanza G36 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 640 | 700 | 920 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.24 | $ 0.23 | $ 0.19 |
| OEM Verification | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 118 | $ 221 | $ 204 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi | Garmin G1000 NXi |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 124 | 162 | 176 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $415,000 | $765,000 | $925,000 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 1191 | 1050 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 4 | 4 |
| Cabin | |||
| Total Seats | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 4 | 4 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | No | No | No |
| Model | IO-360-L2A | O-360-AIH6 | IO-550-B |
| Fuel Type | AvGas | AvGas | AvGas |
| TBO (hrs) | 2000 | 2000 | 1700 |
| TBO (yrs) | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Horsepower | 200 | 180 | 300 |
| Fuel Delivery | Fuel Injected | Carbureted | Fuel Injected |
| No. of Engines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | 42 | 108 | 74 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 27.2 | 27.6 | 27.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 36.1 | 38.6 | 33.5 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 3.4 | — | 3.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 4 | — | 4.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 11.9 | — | 12.6 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 9 | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | 30 | — | 10 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 100 |