The Mooney M20M Bravo (TLS/Bravo) is the turbocharged, high-altitude member of the Mooney line — pairing Mooney efficiency with the ability to fly fast in the flight levels.
Key takeaways
- Turbocharged and high-flying: fast at altitude.
- Mooney efficiency with turbo capability.
- Turbo and gear add maintenance and insurance considerations.
About the Mooney M20M Bravo
The Bravo pairs a turbocharged Lycoming TIO-540 with the slick Mooney airframe, cruising around 210–220 knots at altitude with oxygen. Turbocharger and retractable-gear condition are key inspection items; a Mooney specialist pre-buy helps on this out-of-production high-performance single.
| Specification | Mooney M20M Bravo |
|---|---|
| Type | High-performance single (retractable, turbo) |
| Engine | Lycoming TIO-540 (~270 hp) |
| Cruise | ~210–220 knots |
Typical used price (2026): ~$150,000–$350,000. Condition, avionics, and engine time drive value within that range.
Is the Mooney M20M Bravo Right for You?
The Mooney M20M Bravo suits owners who want speed and capability in a single, and who are ready for the training, insurance, and cost that higher performance brings. It rewards a proficient, current pilot. If you're newer, plan for transition training — it helps both safety and insurance.
Ownership & Operating Costs
- Fuel: higher — a bigger engine burns more.
- Insurance: performance-priced; transition training and time-in-type matter.
- Systems: budget for retractable gear, turbo, or other complexity if fitted.
- Engine reserve: set aside per flight hour toward overhaul.
For a full framework across models, see our aircraft ownership cost guide.
What to Check When Buying
Check engine time, the retractable gear and/or turbo systems if fitted, avionics, damage history, and complete logs. On a higher-performance single, a type-experienced pre-buy and a realistic insurance/training plan matter as much as the airframe.
Financing a Mooney M20M Bravo
A Mooney M20M Bravo finances as a piston single (15–20% down, up to 20 years), but as a higher-performance airplane, insurance and transition training carry extra weight and must be arranged before funding. Jaken Aviation is a brokerage, not a lender — we shop your loan across a national network of aviation lenders.
Prices, specifications, and financing figures are illustrative for the 2026 market and are not offers of credit. Jaken Aviation is a licensed aircraft financing brokerage — a division of Jaken Finance Group — and does not make loan decisions. All financing is subject to lender approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mooney M20M Bravo hard to insure?
As a higher-performance single, it's priced on your time-in-type and training. A transition-training plan helps both premiums and safety; coverage must bind before a lender funds.
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