To many in the general aviation community, the words Mooney and efficiency are synonymous. With a sleek fuselage and flush-riveted surfaces on much of the wing, Mooneys have always been top competitors in their class. Therefore, it was not surprising that some Mooney aficionados gasped when the company introduced the Ovation with its big-bore Continental engine. The Ovation is a commonsense kind of airplane. It extracts sizzling performance from a tried-and-true engine and airframe, yet makes life easy for the pilot by embracing sophisticated and modern systems. The Ovation, then, filled a gap in Mooney's lineup. Its normally aspirated 280-hp Continental IO-550-G allows a max cruise speed of 190 knots.
Continental IO-550-G, 310 hp
Hartzell Scimitar 3 blade, constant speed
26 ft 8 in
8 ft 4 in
36 ft 6 in
175 sq ft
19.3 lb/sq ft
11.2 lb/hp
43.5 in
2,250 lb
3,380 lb
1,130 lb
530 lb
100 gal
120 lb
1,600 ft
2,600 ft
1,300 fpm
20,000 ft
2,500 ft
1,100 ft
197 KTAS
85 KIAS
105 KIAS
195 KIAS
66 KIAS
59 KIAS
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All specifications are based on manufacturer's calculations. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted.