Beech Bonanza 33 vs Mooney M20K Encore
Side-by-side specs, range, and real operating costs for up to 5 aircraft.
Mission Performance
Tap to isolateValues normalised across compared aircraft. Fuel Economy is inverted (lower burn = higher score). See table below for raw figures.
Mission Performance Details
| Metric | Beech Bonanza 33 Beechcraft | Mooney M20K Encore Mooney International Corporation |
|---|---|---|
| Stall Speed | 63 kts | 65 kts |
| Approach Speed | 75 kts | 75 kts |
| Cruise Speed | 172 kts | 176 kts |
| Range | 717 nm | 985 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 17,858 ft | 25,000 ft |
| Rate of Climb | 1,167 fpm | 1,300 fpm |
| Fuel Burn | 13.5 gph | 15.3 gph |
Flight Profile
Service ceiling, range, and climb rate.
Arc represents the climb-cruise-descent profile based on published service ceiling and range. Climb rate annotated on ascent. FL180 (18,000 ft) shown for reference.
Fuel Burn
Based on published cruise fuel flow
| Metric | Beech Bonanza 33 Beechcraft | Mooney M20K Encore Mooney International Corporation |
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Trip time estimated from published cruise speed and distance. Fuel burn is a published cruise figure; actual consumption varies with altitude, loading, and conditions.
Runway Performance
Density altitude adjusted estimates
Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle
Landing ground roll
FAA 10%/1,000 ft DA rule of thumb (FAA-H-8083-25B). Turboprops and jets are less sensitive in practice. Always verify against the POH.
Estimated Operating Costs
| Metric | Beech Bonanza 33 Beechcraft | Mooney M20K Encore Mooney International Corporation |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Cost per hour | $88/hr | $99/hr |
| Direct Operating Cost per hour | $168/hr | $257/hr |
| Annual Fixed Costs | ||
| Insurance | $4,400/yr | $4,200/yr |
| Hangar | $4,021/yr | $7,200/yr |
| Annual Inspection | $3,100/yr | $5,115/yr |
| Total Fixed | $11,521/yr | $16,515/yr |
Estimates only. Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions. See individual aircraft pages for source notes.
Capability, Limits & Dimensions
| Metric | Beech Bonanza 33 Beechcraft | Mooney M20K Encore Mooney International Corporation |
|---|---|---|
| Useful Load | 1,275 lbs | 955 lbs |
| MTOW | 3,400 lbs | 3,130 lbs |
| Seating | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel Capacity | 74 gal | 75 gal |
| Engines | 1× Piston | 1× Piston |
| Landing Gear | Retractable | Retractable |
| Pressurized | No | No |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan | 33.5 ft | 36.1 ft |
| Length | 26.7 ft | 25.4 ft |
| Tail Height | 8.2 ft | 8.3 ft |
Payload-Range Map
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