Mooney M20K Encore vs Socata TB-20 Trinidad

Side-by-side specs, range, and operating costs.

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Dimensions & configuration

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Mooney M20K Encore
36 ft × 25 ft ⭥ 8 ft
1× Piston Retractable Unpressurized
Socata TB-20 Trinidad
32 ft × 25 ft ⭥ 9 ft
1× Piston Retractable Unpressurized

Flight Profile

Service ceiling, range, and climb rate.

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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.

Mission Performance

Stall, approach, cruise, range, ceiling and climb: best values are at the top.

Mission performance specifications
Specification Mooney M20K EncoreSocata TB-20 Trinidad
Stall speed 69 kt70 kt
Approach speed 75 kt75 kt
Cruise speed 198 kt163 kt
Range 985 nm1110 nm
Service ceiling 25000 ft20000 ft
Rate of climb 1300 fpm1200 fpm
Fuel burn 13.7 gph14.0 gph

Each axis is scaled independently across the compared aircraft and printed in its own units; every vertex sits at the published figure. Higher is better on all axes: Stall, Approach and Fuel Burn are inverted (lower = higher). A missing figure breaks the line at that axis.

Fuel Burn & Range

Range, endurance, and what the fuel costs by the hour.

Mooney M20K Encore Avgas
13.7 gph
Baseline
985 nm range 14.5 nm/gal 75 gal usable $89 fuel/hr 5h 28m endurance
Mooney M20K Encore: 13.7 gph at cruise, 985 nautical mile published range, 5 hour 28 minute endurance, 14.5 nautical miles per gallon.
Socata TB-20 Trinidad Avgas
14.0 gph
Baseline
1,110 nm range 11.6 nm/gal 87 gal usable $91 fuel/hr 6h 12m endurance
Socata TB-20 Trinidad: 14.0 gph at cruise, 1,110 nautical mile published range, 6 hour 12 minute endurance, 11.6 nautical miles per gallon.
Avgas range each cell = 1 hr of cruise · width scales with speed tank-dry · at this cruise burn

Bars show published still-air range: select a cell to view cruise-hours and fuel usage. Endurance is full tank at the displayed cruise burn rate; the extra is reserve and economy margin. Estimates only. Always verify against the POH.

Runway Performance

Density altitude adjusted estimates

Outside Air Temp
0°F57°F115°F
Field Elevation
SL4,0008,000 ft

Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle

Landing ground roll

Density Altitude

Monte cristo

Base distance DA penalty
Scale: 6,000 ft

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

Hourly direct and annual fixed costs

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Mooney M20K Encore Avgas
$148 /hr
Baseline
Mooney M20K Encore: $148 per flight hour — fuel $89, maintenance and reserve $59.
Socata TB-20 Trinidad Avgas
$164 /hr
Baseline
Socata TB-20 Trinidad: $164 per flight hour — fuel $91, maintenance and reserve $73.
Mooney M20K Encore Piston
$12,806 /yr Baseline
Mooney M20K Encore: $12,806 per year — insurance $3,500, hangar $6,306, annual inspection $3,000.
Socata TB-20 Trinidad Piston
$11,700 /yr Baseline
Socata TB-20 Trinidad: $11,700 per year — insurance $4,500, hangar $3,700, annual inspection $3,500.

Estimates only. Hourly direct operating cost, based on fuel price and reserves; Annual fixed costs (insurance, hangar, and inspection). Costs vary by location, pilot profile, and market conditions. See individual aircraft pages for source notes.

Capability & limits

Payload vs useful load limit

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Mooney M20K Encore Piston
4 / 4 seats 75 gal / 75 gal fuel 680 lbs wet payload 1,130 lbs useful 3,130 lbs MTOW
Socata TB-20 Trinidad Piston
5 / 5 seats 87 gal / 87 gal fuel 570 lbs wet payload 1,092 lbs useful 3,086 lbs MTOW

Shows selected occupants against full fuel, within the aircraft's useful-load limit. Fuel weight at 6.7 lb/gal jet-A, 6.0 lb/gal avgas; pax and luggage are 190 + 30 . Change payload weights in global settings.

Payload-Range Map

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