Comparsion  between Malibu 310 (since 1984)

and Malibu Mirage 350 (since 1989)

Despite otherwise mentioned statements there are no structural system changes fom Malibu to Mirage concerning the airframe, wing
and landing gear!

These Malibus – built until 1989 – are accepted the

best piston engine Malibus regarding air traffic.

The biggest difference is the engine

The Malibu 310 has a Continental engine with 310 hp

1.        Consumtion (at 75 % power) minus 20%

2.         Range (at 75 % power and FL 250): plus 30 %

3.         Conti engines are flown lean of peak

4.          payload  plus 8,5 %

5.          more lighter engine

6.          approx. 80 kg mor payload after conversion to a JetProp (refer also to FAQ No. 8)

Range  (with 145 Gallons fuel capacity)

 Malibu : at 75 % power  1660 nm            endurance  8,25 hours 

 Mirage: at 75%  power   1271nm             endurance  5,65 hours

 Malibu : at 55 % power  1935 nm            endurance  10,5 hours

 Mirage:  at 55 % power  1506 nm            endurance    7,7 hours

at max. continous power: 233 KTAS

in pressure altitude 23.000 ft

and normal OAT  -31° C

at 75 % power :  Malibu 215 KTAS  (Mirage 225 KTAS)

in pressure altitude 25.000 ft

and normal OAT  -35° C

at 75 % power :  Malibu 205 KTAS  (Mirage 214 KTAS)

in pressure altitude 20.000 ft

and normal OAT  -25° C

at 65 % power :  Malibu 195 KTAS

in pressure altitude 20.000 ft

and normal OAT  -25° C

at 55 % power :  Malibu 185 KTAS

in pressure altitude 20.000 ft

and normal OAT  -25° C