MOONEY launched its fastest-ever aeroplane last month, the M20 TN Acclaim.
Powered by a 280hp Continental TS10-540 with twin turbochargers and with a three-blade Hartzell prop, the Acclaim will cruise at a true air speed of 230kt at its ceiling of 25,000ft. At 10,000ft, it will exceed 200kt, says the Texas-based company.

The Acclaim will replace the Bravo in Mooney range when deliveries start towards the end of this year. List price is $495,000 and the spec includes Garmin G1000 glass flightdeck and avionics, anti-ice equipment and air-conditioning. When fitted with optional long-range fuel tanks the Acclaim can travel up to 1615nm at 200kt.

"The Acclaim is not only our first new model in more than a decade, it's the new standard by which high performance single engine aircraft will be measured," said David Copeland, Mooney's vice president of sales and marketing.

Mooney says the 20% increase in cruise speed is thanks to an uprated powerplant, and the addition of four inches in wing span - thanks to the incorporation of Mooney's new 'Mini-fin' winglets. It also has larger air inlets and dispenses with cowl flaps.

Mooney also set a new speed record from Wichita to Lakeland, Florida where the annual Sun 'n Fun event was being held in early April. Copeland and Justin Milam averaged 221.4kt over the 967 mile route, taking 4 hours 21 minutes. The record claim has been submitted to the FAI.
W: www.mooney.com