The defining high-performance-single rivalry: the modern, parachute-equipped SR22 against the refined six-seat Bonanza.
The table below uses the same versioned PlaneFit dataset as the Finder. Prices and operating costs are planning estimates, not quotations.
| Decision factor | Cirrus SR22 G7+View aircraft profile | Beechcraft Bonanza G36View aircraft profile | Cirrus TRAC22View aircraft profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical market year | 2026 | 2023 | 2026 |
| Estimated purchase | €814k | €1.09m | €1m |
| Annual cash cost at 80 h | €67k | €55k | €65k |
| Five-year cash outlay | €1.15m | €1.36m | €1.32m |
| Cruise speed | 183 kt | 176 kt | 183 kt |
| Advertised range | 1169 nm | 930 nm | 1169 nm |
| Seats | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Realistic payload | 448 kg | 356 kg | 432 kg |
| Runway need | 569 m | 583 m | 330 m |
| Data confidence | Normalized for direct comparison | Normalized for direct comparison | Preliminary, verify source data before deciding |
| Main trade-off | Fast, capable and highly marketable, but acquisition cost, CAPS calendar events and insurance are substantial. | Fast, refined and highly respected, but six seats are mainly a cabin-size claim once fuel and baggage are considered. | High useful load and advanced systems make it a powerful training platform, but acquisition cost and fleet wear are substantial. |
A factual first pass. Mission, condition and configuration can outweigh a brochure advantage.
Five-seat high-performance personal transport. Its central ownership trade-off is: Fast, capable and highly marketable, but acquisition cost, CAPS calendar events and insurance are substantial.
Planning snapshot: €814k indicative price and €67k annual cash cost at 80 hours.
Read the full aircraft profile →Six-seat high-performance personal transport. Its central ownership trade-off is: Fast, refined and highly respected, but six seats are mainly a cabin-size claim once fuel and baggage are considered.
Planning snapshot: €1.09m indicative price and €55k annual cash cost at 80 hours.
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