Originally Posted by
Yoda2
Flew M20J's quite a bit, though it has been many years ago. They also began being noted for speed with the J model (after Lopresti worked with the factory on drag reduction)
You could also get the "speed mods" on older models. Our 66 'E' had the 201 windscreen, cowl and belly pan. Fright planned at 150kts. Loved the Johnson bar manual gear!
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