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 after a five-year dormancy, has unveiled the M20V Acclaim Ultra, a significantly revamped version of its fastest single-engine piston aircraft.
- Key upgrades to the Acclaim Ultra include a new composite cabin section with a second door for improved access and egress, longer main doors, wider windows, and an ergonomically redesigned cockpit.
- The aircraft retains its 280 hp Continental TSIO-550-G engine, maintaining a top speed of 242 knots and offering a range of up to 1,275 nautical miles with extended tanks.
- New Acclaim Ultra models are already in production, priced at $769,000, and a non-turbocharged M20U Ovation Ultra with similar upgrades is also available for $689,000.
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