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Mooney M-18 Mite

2 models built 1948–1954 · 64 on the US register today

The Mooney Mite, built 1948-1954: a single-seat aeroplane with retractable gear, a 65 hp engine and the backward-swept fin every Mooney has worn since, cruising at 120 knots on about three gallons an hour. The 'M-18C 55' registry string is a spelling of the M-18C.

The variants

MODELYEARSACTIVETAILFAX SCOREWHAT CHANGED
M-18C1948–195452—The original 65 hp Mite
M-18C 551948–195412—Registry spelling of the M-18C
Family fleet, active
64
FAA registry
NTSB events / 1,000, 10 yrs
15.6
1 events over 64 active aircraft, pooled across the family
Successor

Data as of: FAA registry Sep 28 · NTSB Oct 2 · scores Sep 30

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