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 has unveiled the M20V Acclaim Ultra, a significantly revamped version of its M20 Acclaim, marking a major step for the company since restarting production in 2013.
- Key upgrades to the Acclaim Ultra include a new composite-material cabin with a second door and wider windows for improved access and visibility, along with an ergonomically redesigned cockpit.
- The aircraft retains its 280 hp engine and 242-knot top speed, is already in production and priced at $769,000, with the non-turbocharged Ovation also receiving similar upgrades.
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