After Dr. Jerry Chen took over Mooney Aircraft Co. in 2013 and secured the investment money to restart production at the Kerrville, Texas-based factory, which had been dormant for more than five years, the company has proven its intent to bring back the legacy aircraft brand. Last night at an event at the Gillespie County Airport in Fredericksburg, Texas, Mooney unveiled a completely revamped version of the fastest single-engine piston in the world – the M20V Acclaim Ultra.
Mooney Announces M20V Acclaim Ultra
Key Takeaways:
- Mooney Aircraft Co., having restarted production in 2013, unveiled the M20V Acclaim Ultra, a significantly revamped version of its fastest single-engine piston aircraft.
- The Acclaim Ultra features a new composite-enclosed cabin with an added second door for improved pilot access, larger doors, wider windows, and an ergonomically upgraded cockpit, while retaining its previous performance specifications.
- New Acclaim Ultra airplanes are already in production with FAA approval expected in Q2, priced at $769,000, and similar upgrades are planned for the M20U Ovation Ultra at $689,000.
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