Cessna TTx vs Mooney 201
The Cessna TTx (former Columbia 400, ~235 kt turbocharged composite) and Mooney M20J (~160 kt aluminium normally-aspirated) are very different aircraft despite both being four-seat singles — the TTx is the fastest fixed-gear piston single ever certified; the M20J is the classic efficient retractable.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 20
- Median asking
- $599,000
- Range
- $364,600–$684,540
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 13
- Source marketplaces
- 4
- Model years available
- 2013–2017
- For sale now
- 57
- Median asking
- $139,450
- Range
- $96,250–$234,955
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 19
- Source marketplaces
- 10
- Model years available
- 1977–1998
Live data from AeroGurus, aggregated daily across the used-aircraft market. Figures are current asking prices, not appraisals — confirm with a pre-buy inspection.
Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Cessna TTx | Mooney 201 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 1 |
| Serious | — | 0 |
| Fatal | — | 0 |
| Fatalities | — | 0 |
| % Fatal | — | 0% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Cessna TTx | Mooney 201 |
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| Price Range | $364,600 – $684,540 | $96,250 – $234,955 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Horsepower | 310 HP | 200 HP |
| Cruise Speed | 235 kts (435 km/h) | 161 kts (298 km/h) |
| Range | 1,250 nm (2,315 km) | 820 nm (1,519 km) |
| Service Ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) | 18,800 ft (5,730 m) |
| Max Gross Weight | 3,600 lbs (1,633 kg) | 2,740 lbs (1,243 kg) |
| Useful Load | 1,000 lbs (454 kg) | 900 lbs (408 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 92.0 gal (348 L) | 64.0 gal (242 L) |
| Fuel Burn | 17.0 GPH (64 L/h) | 10.0 GPH (38 L/h) |
| TBO | 2,000 hrs | 2,000 hrs |
| Overhaul Cost | $36,000 | $30,000 |
| Annual Fixed | $25,000 | $18,000 |
| Hourly Variable | $195 | $140 |
| Engines | 1 x Piston (Turbocharged) | 1 x Piston |
Cost of Ownership
EstimateCessna TTx
Mooney 201
Which Should You Buy: Cessna TTx or Mooney 201?
Bottom line: Choose the TTx for the highest cruise speed available in a fixed-gear piston single, modern composite construction and Garmin G2000 glass — at much higher acquisition and operating cost. Choose the M20J for proven Mooney economics with strong cruise efficiency at piston-aircraft-class budgets.
Pick the TTx if…
- Faster cruise — 235 kts vs 161 kts.
- Longer range — 1250 nm vs 820 nm.
- Newer design — production from 2013 vs 1977.
- More inventory — 23 listings vs 3.
Pick the 201 if…
- Budget matters — from $96,250 vs $364,600, you save ~$268,350.
- Lower operating cost — ~$140/hr vs $195/hr.
Auto-generated from current market data and published specs. Confirm with a pre-buy inspection and professional appraisal.