Inside The $200,000 Mooney M20J

Описание: Inside The $200,000 Mooney M20J Plane

This is the Mooney M20J, a special American lowrider that follows the adage of “if it looks good, it flies good”, and has a well-deserved reputation as a showstopper wherever it makes a stop at. There’s a reason why Mooney’s entry-level speedster has such a loyal following, and you don’t have to be a loyalist to appreciate the aircraft’s high points.
It has a familiar Lycoming IO-360 engine mated to a sleek airframe that has timeless good looks and ramp appeal. Plus, you buy a Mooney for speed, and for the M20J, the bottom line is 160 knots on roughly 10 GPH. As a bonus you’re treated to sports car-like handling that makes it a good IFR traveler, even if you don’t fill all four seats.
The aircraft quickly garnered the nickname "201" for its 201-mph top speed, a figure that was groundbreaking for a normally aspirated, single-engine, four-seat airplane. This naming was not just a marketing gimmick; the 201-mph top speed was confirmed by both flight tests and pilots, creating quite a buzz in the industry.
The plane was an instant success in the market. In a period when fuel efficiency was becoming increasingly important, the M20J offered a compelling blend of speed and economy. Over the years, Mooney introduced several variants of the aircraft, including the MSE, which boasted refinements in avionics and interior amenities. These adaptations helped keep the plane competitive throughout the 1980s and into the 1990s.
The purchase price for a Mooney M20J is in the range of $100,000 to $200,000, and while the total yearly fixed cost is roughly $20,000 to $30,000, the average hourly operating cost is estimated at $200 to $300.
Here is everything you need to know about the Mooney M20J.

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