What engine is in the Mooney 231?
The result appeared in 1979 as the Mooney 231—again, named for its top speed—or Mooney M20K. It was essentially a Mooney 201 with a six-cylinder, 210-HP Continental TSIO-360-GB in place of the 201’s 200-HP Lycoming IO-360.
What engine is in a Mooney M20K?
Specifications
| 1967 Mooney M20C | 1986 Mooney M20K | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine: | ||
| Model | Lyc. O-360-A1D | Cont. TSIO-360-MB1 |
| No. Cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| Displacement | 361 cu. in. | 360 cu. in. |
How fast is a Mooney missile?
The Mooney Missile is an M20J with a 300-HP IO-550-A up front. Cruise speed jumps to as high as 190 knots. The Mooney Rocket is an M20K with a 305 HP TSIO-520-NB engine and full-feathering prop. Cruise speed is as high as 220 knots in the high teens.
How fast is a Mooney 252?
Realistic max cruise is about 220 MPH (191 knots). The 252 is about ten knots faster. Both M20Ks win the altitude battle as well, with a maximum operating altitude of 24,000 feet for the 231 and 28,000 for the 252, versus 20,000 for the Cessna and Piper. The Mooneys also outclimb the others by about 150 FPM.
How fast is a Mooney 231?
Mooney 231 (M20K) turbocharged – Performance Data
| Horsepower: 210 | Gross Weight: 2900 lbs |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: 201 kts | Empty Weight: 1800 lbs |
| Cruise Speed: 191 kts | Fuel Capacity: 75 gal |
| Stall Speed (dirty): 57 kts | Range: 980 nm |
| Takeoff | Landing |
How Fast Is Cirrus SR20?
The Cirrus is remarkable for its cruise speed of 150-155 knots on 12 gallons per hour of fuel through its six-cylinder 200hp fuel-injected Continental engine. Our SR20 had a base price of $236,700 in 2005.
What is a Mooney TLS?
The TLS is one answer: a go-for-broke and hang-a-bigger-mill-in-it approach to raw performance. Surrounded with quite a bit of hype during its development, the TLS sprouts a 270-HP, turbocharged, intercooled Lycoming TIO-540-AF1A from the firewall to give whiz-bang speeds and climb rates.