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Tue Nov 11, 2014 9:32 am

New Mooney airframe?

Article and photo here: http://www.aero-news.net/Subscribe.cfm? ... cc79fc55e9

That thing would look good in red with tinted windows.
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Tue Nov 11, 2014 10:13 am

Re: New Mooney airframe?

http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Mo ... 084-1.html

170 knots on 5.5 gph!? On 135hp? I'll believe that when I see it.

A heavy fueled trainer is a great idea for emerging Asian and South-American markets though. And good for them for using composites. Looks like a modern aircraft concept that might actually have legs!
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Tue Nov 11, 2014 10:27 am

Re: New Mooney airframe?

I think its 170knts on 5.5GPH on 155HP and retractable gear. Still impressive.
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Tue Nov 11, 2014 10:40 am

Re: New Mooney airframe?

A1Skinner wrote:I think its 170knts on 5.5GPH on 155HP and retractable gear. Still impressive.


Oh yeah, I read it wrong. Still, I'll believe it when I see it. I do think it's a viable concept if they can keep the cost down.
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Tue Nov 11, 2014 11:58 am

Re: New Mooney airframe?

I definitely like the idea for an economical cruiser. I'm curious what "competitive" pricing looks like.
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Tue Nov 11, 2014 12:54 pm

Re: New Mooney airframe?

Sure is a pretty thing...!

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Tue Nov 11, 2014 1:35 pm

Re: New Mooney airframe?

Here's another 'Speedster" from across the pond. Powered by a Rotax and from what I understand, set a speed record of 189ktas@FL110.

www.sharkaeronorway.no/
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Tue Nov 11, 2014 1:56 pm

Re: New Mooney airframe?

SA Maule wrote:Looks like a cirrus, al cut from the same potatoe

Looks like a Cirrus and a Lancair had an affair with a Mooney :oops: A promising combination if you ask me!

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