Mooney Acclaim Series for Sale — The Fastest Certified Piston Single in the World
The Mooney Acclaim (M20TN) holds the most impressive performance record in certified piston single aviation: it is the fastest certified single-engine piston aircraft in production, capable of cruise speeds exceeding 240 knots true airspeed at altitude on a Continental TSIO-550-G turbonormalized engine producing 280 horsepower. Turbonormalization — as opposed to conventional turbocharging — maintains sea-level manifold pressure to higher altitudes without the overboosting risk of standard turbochargers, allowing the Acclaim to cruise efficiently at FL250 where thin air and favorable winds combine to produce true airspeed numbers that leave virtually every other piston single aircraft far behind.
Acclaim Performance Numbers
The Mooney Acclaim's performance at altitude is genuinely remarkable. At FL240-FL250, the turbonormalized TSIO-550 maintains approximately 75% power while burning 15-17 gallons per hour of avgas, producing true airspeeds of 235-242 knots depending on atmospheric conditions. On a 1,000-nautical-mile trip, these numbers translate into arrival times that approach those of light turboprop aircraft at a fraction of their operating cost. The Acclaim Ultra variant adds Garmin G1000 NXi avionics with GFC 700 autopilot to the speed equation, creating a complete modern high-performance package.
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