It was a two-seat derivative of Mooney's popular M20 light aircraft, but was unsuccessful, only a single example being built.
[2] It was an all-metal low-winged monoplane with retractable tricycle landing gear powered by a single Continental TSIO-360 piston engine driving a two-blade propeller.
[2][3] The TX-1 was aimed at the basic trainer market, also being suitable for weapons training and light attack missions,[3] and so was fitted with four hardpoints under the wing.
[5] Data from Airdata File: Mooney TX-1[3]General characteristics Performance Armament
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