Bellanca 17-30A SUPER VIKING vs Mooney M20
The Bellanca Super Viking and Mooney are fast four-seat retractable singles — the Viking a wood-and-fabric powerhouse, the Mooney an efficient all-metal speedster.
Live Market Snapshot
Current asking-price market, aggregated across multiple marketplaces · refreshed daily
- For sale now
- 12
- Median asking
- $84,450
- Range
- $58,000–$136,000
- Listed on 2+ marketplaces
- 3
- Source marketplaces
- 3
- Model years available
- 1972–1989
No active listings right now.
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Safety Record
Absolute counts scale with fleet size — the most-produced types log more events without being less safe. Compare the % fatal.
| NTSB (1982–now) | Bellanca 17-30A SUPER VIKING | Mooney M20 |
|---|---|---|
| All events | — | 1232 |
| Serious | — | 137 |
| Fatal | — | 353 |
| Fatalities | — | 633 |
| % Fatal | — | 29% |
Full Specs Comparison
| Spec / Model | Bellanca 17-30A Super Viking | Mooney M20 |
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| Price Range | $58,000 – $136,000 | — |
| Category | Single Engine Piston | — |
| Model Specifications | ||
| Cruise Speed | 163 kts (302 km/h) | — |
| Range | 802 nm (1,485 km) | — |
| Max Gross Weight | 3,325 lbs (1,508 kg) | — |
Which Should You Buy: Bellanca 17-30A SUPER VIKING or Mooney M20?
Bottom line: Choose the Mooney for fuel-efficient speed, all-metal simplicity and strong support; choose the Super Viking for muscular performance and classic wooden character (verify wood-structure condition). Mooney = efficiency/metal; Super Viking = power/wood-character.
Pick the 17-30A SUPER VIKING if…
Pick the M20 if…
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