Mooney M20M Bravo
Piston • single engine • Low Wing • Retractable gear
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Mission Profile
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- High-Performance
- Complex
217
KTAS
Cruise Speed
4
Occupants
960
nm
Max Range
566
lbs
Wet Payload
About the Mooney M20M Bravo
The Mooney M20M Bravo is a ‘Long Body’ turbocharged cruiser introduced to replace the M20K. It utilizes a powerful 270hp Lycoming TIO-540-AF1B engine. Originally launched as the ‘TLS’ (Turbo Lycoming Sabre), it was rebranded as the Bravo when oil-cooled exhaust valve guides became standard.
Key Features for GA Buyers
- Speed & Power: A true 215+ knot cruiser in the flight levels.
- Cabin Comfort: The stretched fuselage provides significantly more legroom for rear passengers compared to the K-model.
- All-Weather Capability: Many Bravos are equipped with TKS ‘weeping wing’ anti-ice systems and speed brakes, making them serious IFR machines.
Trade-offs
- Fuel Thirsty: The large Lycoming engine burns significantly more fuel (17-18+ GPH) than the smaller Continental found in the Encore.
- Useful Load: Despite the higher gross weight, the heavy engine and optional TKS system can eat into the full-fuel payload.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions & Weights
- Length
- 26.75 ft
- Parking area (ft2)
- 1463.68 ft2
- Max Takeoff Weight
- 3,368 lbs
- Max Landing Weight
- 3,200 lbs
- Useful Load
- 1,100 lbs
- Fuel Capacity
- 89 gal
Performance
- Cruise Speed
- 217 KTAS
- Never-Exceed (Vne)
- 195 KIAS
- Max Structural Cruise (Vno)
- 174 KIAS
- Approach Speed
- 80 KIAS
- Stall, Clean (Vs1)
- 66 KIAS
- Range
- 960 NM
- Service Ceiling
- 25,000 ft
- Rate of Climb
- 1000 - 1230 fpm
- Takeoff over 50 ft obstacle
- 2,050 ft
- Landing ground roll
- 2,600 ft
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