Mooney Acclaim vs Mooney M20R
The Mooney M20R Ovation and M20TN Acclaim are the long-body 280-310 hp Mooneys — the Ovation runs the normally-aspirated Continental IO-550 (~190 kt cruise); the Acclaim adds a Continental TSIO-550 turbocharger for ~242 kt at altitude — the fastest piston single ever certified.
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Mooney Acclaim | Mooney M20R |
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| Price Range | $375,000 – $825,000 | $219,000 – $380,000 |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | Single Engine Piston |
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Which Should You Buy: Mooney Acclaim or Mooney M20R?
Bottom line: Choose the Ovation for non-turbo simplicity, excellent low-altitude performance and lower operating costs. Step up to the Acclaim Type S when you need true 240+ kt cruise at FL250 and accept turbocharged-engine maintenance costs. ================================================================ # M20J × CROSS-BRAND (10 unique pairs) ================================================================
Pick the Acclaim if…
Pick the M20R if…
- Budget matters — from $219,000 vs $375,000, you save ~$156,000.
- More inventory — 21 listings vs 16.
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