Bonanza G36 vs P2010
The Bonanza G36 leads, topping 6 of 7 compared metrics.
The Beechcraft / Textron Aviation Bonanza G36 (introduced 2005) and the Tecnam P2010 (introduced 2013) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are piston singles, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the Bonanza G36 carries more passengers. Below we compare them spec by spec, then break down which aircraft suits which mission.
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Bonanza G36 vs P2010: the key differences
- The Bonanza G36 delivers 3% more range (Bonanza G36: 920 nm; P2010: 890 nm).
- The Bonanza G36 delivers 28% more cruise speed (Bonanza G36: 176 kt; P2010: 138 kt).
- The Bonanza G36 delivers 50% more passenger capacity (Bonanza G36: 6 seats; P2010: 4 seats).
- The P2010 is the newer design (introduced 2013 versus 2005 for the Bonanza G36), a gap of 8 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The Bonanza G36 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (3,650 lbs versus 2,756 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for short-haul and regional hops, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the Bonanza G36 seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the Bonanza G36 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The P2010 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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Bonanza G36 vs P2010: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the Bonanza G36 or the P2010?
The Bonanza G36 has the longer published range — 920 nm versus 890 nm for the P2010.
Does the Bonanza G36 or P2010 seat more passengers?
The Bonanza G36 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 6 seats, compared with 4 on the P2010.
Which is faster, the Bonanza G36 or the P2010?
The Bonanza G36 cruises faster, at 176 kt versus 138 kt for the P2010.
Which is newer, the Bonanza G36 or the P2010?
The P2010 is the newer design, introduced in 2013 versus 2005 for the Bonanza G36.
Is the Bonanza G36 or the P2010 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Bonanza G36 is the larger aircraft — 3,650 lbs versus 2,756 lbs for the P2010.
Should I buy the Bonanza G36 or the P2010?
On published specifications the Bonanza G36 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The P2010 can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the Bonanza G36 vs P2010?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.