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Purchase price is only one part of the decision. Figures are indicative estimates at the typical market year for each model.
| Decision factor | Mooney M20K EncoreView aircraft profile | Mooney M20R OvationView aircraft profile | Socata TB10 TobagoView aircraft profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical market year | 1998 | 2000 | 1998 |
| Estimated purchase | €210k | €227k | €150k |
| Annual cash cost at 80 h | €49k | €46k | €48k |
| Five-year cash outlay | €453k | €459k | €389k |
| Cruise speed | 165 kt | 173 kt | 127 kt |
| Advertised range | 852 nm | 783 nm | 700 nm |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Realistic payload | 270 kg | 270 kg | 398 kg |
| Runway need | 500 m | 500 m | 520 m |
| Data confidence | Preliminary — verify source data before deciding | Preliminary — verify source data before deciding | Preliminary — verify source data before deciding |
| Main trade-off | The M20K Encore combines 4-seat piston-aircraft utility with about 852 NM reported range and about 165 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision. | The M20R Ovation combines 4-seat piston-aircraft utility with about 783 NM reported range and about 173 kt reported cruise, while payload, runway and operating-cost figures remain indicative and should be verified for the specific aircraft before making a decision. | Spacious and pleasant for European touring, but parts and resale liquidity trail mainstream US models. |
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