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In 1973. the Ranger, Chaparral and Executive, were returned to production by Mooney's new owners. However, new design efforts centred around the M-20F Executive design. The first model developed was the M-20J 201, with improvements aimed at reducing drag giving a theoretical top speed of 175kt (323km/h), i.e. 201mph. The 201 entered production in 1976, replacing the Executive, while the Ranger remained in production until 1979.
Subsequent models included the M-20K 231 from late 1978, powered by a turbocharged Continental TSIO-360 six cylinder engine, and the 201LM (Lean Machine) from 1986 with only basic options. The 201 evolved into the M-20J 205 with rounded cabin windows and redesigned wingtips, giving a slight increase in top speed. A Special Edition 'SE' luxury options package was also offered. The M-20K 252TSE (Turbo Special Edition) was a development of the 231 with a top speed of 220kt (405km/h), and combined the 205's airframe mods with a 210hp (155kW) turbocharged, intercooled Continental TSIO-360.
The current top of the line model is the Bravo - formerly the M-20M TLS/Bravo (Turbo Lycoming Sabre) - which was introduced in 1989 and features a slightly stretched fuselage, a turbocharged and intercooled Textron Lycoming TIO-540 and three blade prop.
The Allegro - formerly the M-20J MSE 205 - development is powered by a 200hp (150kW) Textron Lycoming IO-360A3B6D.
The M-20R Ovation, introduced in 1994, is based on the Bravo fuselage but is powered by a 280hp (210kW) Continental IO-550G flat six.
In 1997 Mooney introduce the short lived 200kt (370km/h) cruise M-20K Encore which was powered by a turbocharged TSIO360.
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| Seating (normal) |
4 |
Max Takeoff (lbs) |
1,243 |
| Seating (maximum) |
4 |
Certified Ceiling (ft) |
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| Engines |
Lycoming IO-360A3B6D |
To (Sealevel, ISA Temp) (ft) |
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| Output lbs ea. Flat Rating |
0 |
Landing Distance (ft) |
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| Maximum Mach No. |
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Max Range (fuel) (nm) |
- |
| High Speed Cruise (Kts) |
175 |
Max Range (payload) (nm) |
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| Flight Time 300nm |
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Flight Time 1000nm |
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| Flight Time 600nm |
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| External |
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Internal |
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| Length (ft) |
26.80 |
Length (ft) |
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| Height (ft) |
8.30 |
Height (ft) |
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| Span (ft) |
36.10 |
Width: Max floor (ft) |
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