Beechcraft Bonanza G36

The modern Bonanza built for speed, comfort, and enduring legacy

Overview

Hawker Beechcraft United States ICAO: BE36 2006–Present Active $990,000 (2019)

The Beechcraft Bonanza G36 is the latest production variant of one of general aviation’s longest-running aircraft families. Designed for personal and business travel, it combines proven performance with updated avionics. The aircraft reflects more than seven decades of continuous Bonanza development.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
1 × Teledyne-Continental IO-550-B
Engine type
Piston
Power
300 hp · 224 kW
Avionics
GARMIN G1000 NXi
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
6
Crew
—
Cabin width
3 ft 6 in  ·  1.07 m
Cabin height
4 ft 2 in  ·  1.27 m
Cabin length
12 ft 7 in  ·  3.84 m
Exterior length
27 ft 6 in  ·  8.38 m
Tail height
8 ft 7 in  ·  2.62 m
Fuselage diameter
3 ft 11 in  ·  1.20 m
Wing span
33 ft 6 in  ·  10.21 m
Baggage volume
11 ft³  ·  0.3 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
3,650 lb  ·  1,650 kg
Max landing weight
3,650 lb  ·  1,650 kg
Max payload
1,050 lb  ·  500 kg
Fuel capacity
70 gal · 300 L · 200 kg (AvGas)
Max cruise speed
176 kt  ·  203 mph  ·  326 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
59 kt  ·  68 mph  ·  109 km/h
Range
920 nm  ·  1,060 mi  ·  1,700 km
Fuel burn
10.47 nm/gal  ·  5.12 km/L
Ceiling
18,500 ft  ·  5,600 m
Rate of climb
1,230 ft/min  ·  6 m/s
Takeoff distance
1,910 ft  ·  580 m
Landing distance
1,450 ft  ·  440 m
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Beechcraft G36 Bonanza

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Operational Context

Beechcraft Bonanza G36 — high-performance six-seat single

The Bonanza first flew in 1945 and quickly established itself as a fast and efficient personal aircraft. Over the decades, the design evolved through numerous variants, culminating in the G36 introduced in the 2000s. The aircraft retains the low-wing configuration and retractable landing gear that defined the series while incorporating modern systems and a contemporary glass cockpit.

Powered by a Continental IO-550-B piston engine producing approximately 300 horsepower, the G36 cruises at around 175 knots (325 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is roughly 3,650 pounds (1,655 kg). The cabin typically seats up to six occupants, with a range of approximately 900 nautical miles (1,670 km) depending on payload and fuel configuration.

The G36 has been widely used for business travel and personal cross-country flying. Its combination of speed, cabin comfort, and proven handling characteristics continues to attract owner-pilots. The model represents the final chapter of the original Bonanza lineage before production concluded in the 2020s.

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