Mooney M20K Encore vs Piper Saratoga II TC
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 | Mooney M20K Encore Mooney International Corporation | Piper Saratoga II TC Piper Aircraft, Inc |
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| Stall Speed | 65 kts | 67 kts |
| Approach Speed | 75 kts | 80 kts |
| Cruise Speed | 176 kts | 185 kts |
| Range | 985 nm | 950 nm |
| Service Ceiling | 25,000 ft | 20,000 ft |
| Rate of Climb | 1,300 fpm | 1,120 fpm |
| Fuel Burn | 15.3 gph | 17.5 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 | Mooney M20K Encore Mooney International Corporation | Piper Saratoga II TC Piper Aircraft, Inc |
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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 | Mooney M20K Encore Mooney International Corporation | Piper Saratoga II TC Piper Aircraft, Inc |
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| Fuel Cost per hour | $99/hr | $114/hr |
| Direct Operating Cost per hour | $257/hr | $318/hr |
| Annual Fixed Costs | ||
| Insurance | $4,200/yr | $11,500/yr |
| Hangar | $7,200/yr | $4,545/yr |
| Annual Inspection | $5,115/yr | $4,140/yr |
| Total Fixed | $16,515/yr | $20,185/yr |
Estimates only. Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions. See individual aircraft pages for source notes.
Capability, Limits & Dimensions
| Metric | Mooney M20K Encore Mooney International Corporation | Piper Saratoga II TC Piper Aircraft, Inc |
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| Useful Load | 955 lbs | 1,120 lbs |
| MTOW | 3,130 lbs | 3,600 lbs |
| Seating | 4 | 6 |
| Fuel Capacity | 75 gal | 102 gal |
| Engines | 1× Piston | 1× Piston |
| Landing Gear | Retractable | Retractable |
| Pressurized | No | No |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wingspan | 36.1 ft | 36.2 ft |
| Length | 25.4 ft | 27.9 ft |
| Tail Height | 8.3 ft | 8.5 ft |
Payload-Range Map
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