Beech Bonanza 36 vs Piper M350
Side-by-side specs, range, and real operating costs for up to 5 aircraft.
Mission Performance
Tap to isolateValues normalised across compared aircraft. Fuel Economy is inverted (lower burn = higher score). See table below for raw figures.
Mission Performance Details
| Metric | Beech Bonanza 36 Beechcraft | Piper M350 Piper Aircraft, Inc |
|---|---|---|
| Stall Speed | 68 kts | 69 kts |
| Approach Speed | 77 kts | 75 kts |
| Cruise Speed | 176 kts | 213 kts |
| Range | 920 nm | 1,343 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 18,500 ft | 25,000 ft |
| Rate of Climb | 1,230 fpm | 1,275 fpm |
| Fuel Burn | 15.5 gph | 21.0 gph |
Flight Profile
Service ceiling, range, and climb rate.
Arc represents the climb-cruise-descent profile based on published service ceiling and range. Climb rate annotated on ascent. FL180 (18,000 ft) shown for reference.
Fuel Burn
Based on published cruise fuel flow
| Metric | Beech Bonanza 36 Beechcraft | Piper M350 Piper Aircraft, Inc |
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Trip time estimated from published cruise speed and distance. Fuel burn is a published cruise figure; actual consumption varies with altitude, loading, and conditions.
Runway Performance
Density altitude adjusted estimates
Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle
Landing ground roll
FAA 10%/1,000 ft DA rule of thumb (FAA-H-8083-25B). Turboprops and jets are less sensitive in practice. Always verify against the POH.
Estimated Operating Costs
| Metric | Beech Bonanza 36 Beechcraft | Piper M350 Piper Aircraft, Inc |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Cost per hour | $101/hr | $136/hr |
| Direct Operating Cost per hour | $199/hr | $411/hr |
| Annual Fixed Costs | ||
| Insurance | $8,500/yr | $13,000/yr |
| Hangar | $7,200/yr | $10,000/yr |
| Annual Inspection | $3,000/yr | $6,000/yr |
| Total Fixed | $18,700/yr | $29,000/yr |
Estimates only. Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions. See individual aircraft pages for source notes.
Capability, Limits & Dimensions
| Metric | Beech Bonanza 36 Beechcraft | Piper M350 Piper Aircraft, Inc |
|---|---|---|
| Useful Load | 1,213 lbs | 1,308 lbs |
| MTOW | 3,805 lbs | 4,340 lbs |
| Seating | 6 | 6 |
| Fuel Capacity | 74 gal | 120 gal |
| Engines | 1× Piston | 1× Piston |
| Landing Gear | Retractable | Retractable |
| Pressurized | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan | 33.5 ft | 43.0 ft |
| Length | 27.5 ft | 28.9 ft |
| Tail Height | 8.6 ft | 11.3 ft |
Payload-Range Map
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