Private Single Engine
Mooney M22 Mustang
ICAO: M22
Overview
The Mooney M20TN Acclaim, later known as the Type S, is a high-performance turbocharged piston aircraft. Designed for fast cross-country travel, it became one of the quickest production single-engine airplanes in its class. The aircraft reflects Mooney’s focus on aerodynamic efficiency.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 1 × Continental Turbo-Supercharged
- Engine type
- Piston
- Power
- 280 hp · 209 kW
- Avionics
- Garmin G1000
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 4
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 3 ft 7 in · 1.10 m
- Cabin height
- 3 ft 7 in · 1.10 m
- Cabin length
- 9 ft 6 in · 2.90 m
- Exterior length
- 26 ft 9 in · 8.15 m
- Tail height
- 8 ft 6 in · 2.59 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 3 ft 11 in · 1.20 m
- Wing span
- 36 ft 5 in · 11.10 m
- Baggage volume
- 18 ft³ · 0.5 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 3,350 lb · 1,550 kg
- Max landing weight
- 3,200 lb · 1,450 kg
- Max payload
- 1,000 lb · 450 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 110 gal · 400 L · 300 kg (AvGas)
- Max cruise speed
- 242 kt · 278 mph · 448 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 60 kt · 69 mph · 111 km/h
- Range
- 1,852 nm · 2,130 mi · 3,430 km
- Fuel burn
- 34.03 nm/gal · 16.65 km/L
- Ceiling
- 25,000 ft · 7,600 m
- Rate of climb
- 1,380 ft/min · 7 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 1,380 ft · 420 m
- Landing distance
- 2,200 ft · 670 m
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Operational Context
Mooney M20TN Acclaim / Type S — turbocharged high-speed single
The M20 lineage dates to the 1950s, but the Acclaim variant emerged in the 2000s as a turbocharged development aimed at maximizing cruise speed. Featuring a streamlined fuselage and retractable landing gear, the aircraft emphasized efficiency and altitude performance. The Type S variant introduced refinements and incremental performance improvements.
Powered by a Continental TSIO-550 engine producing approximately 280 horsepower, the Acclaim cruises at about 230 knots (425 km/h) at altitude. Maximum takeoff weight is roughly 3,368 pounds (1,528 kg). Range can exceed 1,200 nautical miles (2,220 km) depending on fuel and payload.
The aircraft appeals to owner-pilots seeking jet-like cruise speeds with piston operating costs. Its high-altitude capability enhances weather flexibility and efficiency. The Acclaim represents one of the fastest certified piston singles ever produced.
Sources and references used for research and fact-checking.
- https://www.flyradius.com/mooney-acclaim-type-s/specifications-dimensions
- https://www.planeandpilotmag.com/article/mooney-m20tn-acclaim-type-s/
- https://www.aopa.org/go-fly/aircraft-and-ownership/aircraft-fact-sheets/mooney-acclaim
- https://www.flyingmag.com/pilot-reports/pistons/mooney-acclaim-type-s/