Question: What Texas-based aviation company produces the fastest civilian single-engine piston-powered aircraft in the world?
Answer: Mooney International Corporation, founded in 1929 by Al Mooney in Wichita, Kansas, and now based in Kerrville, Texas, produces the fastest civilian single-engine piston-powered aircraft, the Mooney M20V Acclaim Ultra.
The company has a long history of designing high-performance, efficient aircraft, particularly the M20 series, which began in 1955. The Acclaim Ultra, released in 2016, achieves a maximum cruise speed of 242 knots (278 mph), making it the fastest in its class. Its turbocharged Continental TSIO-550-G engine and sleek aerodynamic design contribute to its record-setting performance.
