Beechcraft V35B Bonanza vs Pipistrel Panthera
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 | Beechcraft V35B Bonanza Beechcraft | Pipistrel Panthera Pipistrel |
|---|---|---|
| Stall Speed | 64 kts | 69 kts |
| Approach Speed | 75 kts | 79 kts |
| Cruise Speed | 172 kts | 198 kts |
| Range | 824 nm | 1,030 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 17,500 ft | 20,000 ft |
| Rate of Climb | 1,136 fpm | 1,200 fpm |
| Fuel Burn | 15.0 gph | 12.7 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 | Beechcraft V35B Bonanza Beechcraft | Pipistrel Panthera Pipistrel |
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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 | Beechcraft V35B Bonanza Beechcraft | Pipistrel Panthera Pipistrel |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Cost per hour | $98/hr | $83/hr |
| Direct Operating Cost per hour | $150/hr | $108/hr |
| Annual Fixed Costs | ||
| Insurance | $2,500/yr | $4,000/yr |
| Hangar | $3,600/yr | $4,246/yr |
| Annual Inspection | $2,655/yr | $2,500/yr |
| Total Fixed | $8,755/yr | $10,746/yr |
Estimates only. Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions. See individual aircraft pages for source notes.
Capability, Limits & Dimensions
| Metric | Beechcraft V35B Bonanza Beechcraft | Pipistrel Panthera Pipistrel |
|---|---|---|
| Useful Load | 1,294 lbs | 1,103 lbs |
| MTOW | 3,400 lbs | 2,900 lbs |
| Seating | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel Capacity | 74 gal | 55 gal |
| Engines | 1× Piston | 1× Piston |
| Landing Gear | Retractable | Retractable |
| Pressurized | No | No |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan | 33.5 ft | 35.6 ft |
| Length | 26.4 ft | 26.5 ft |
| Tail Height | 7.6 ft | 7.2 ft |
Payload-Range Map
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