Mooney M20J MSE Allegro

4-occupant single-engine piston aircraft · Single-engine piston aircraft · in production 1990–1998 · See its reach on the 3D globe

Photo: André Gerwing · CC BY-SA 4.0 · representative variant

Indicative 1994 market price€117k – €140k

Estimated annual cost at 80 h€51k

Five-year cash outlay€384k

Key figures

Indicative planning data, compiled 2026-07. Verify against the AFM and records.

Seats	4
Realistic payload with mission fuel	270 kg
Advertised range	594 nm
Practical planning radius (4 people)	398 nm
Cruise speed	158 kt
Runway need	~500 m
Pressurised	No
Fuel	Avgas 100LL
Fixed annual base	€12k
Direct cost per flight hour	€190

The ownership trade-off

The M20J MSE Allegro combines 4-seat piston-aircraft utility with about 594 NM reported range and about 158 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.

Cost picture at different usage

40 hours/year: about €44k per year ( €1095 per flight hour all-in)
80 hours/year: about €51k per year ( €643 per flight hour all-in)
120 hours/year: about €59k per year ( €492 per flight hour all-in)
180 hours/year: about €70k per year ( €391 per flight hour all-in)

Older examples add calendar-driven maintenance: a 2011-built airframe is estimated at €33k per year at 80 hours. Condition, engine time remaining and avionics matter more than the year itself — price the aircraft in front of you, not the model.

Where it fits well

158 kt cruise supports credible cross-country touring.
594 nm advertised range creates a practical planning radius of about 398 nm with 4 occupants.
270 kg realistic payload proxy and 4 seats define the usable cabin mission.

Limitations to price honestly

The M20J MSE Allegro combines 4-seat piston-aircraft utility with about 594 NM reported range and about 158 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision.
€12k fixed annual planning base before flying a single hour.
Approximate 500 m take-off requirement must be checked against runway, surface, slope, temperature and loading.

Recommended missions

Family and small-group touring with a weight-and-balance check for every trip.
Short and medium regional trips, accepting fuel stops when conditions require.
Recreational, training or personal travel where operating efficiency is more important than airline-like speed.