Saab 340 - Definition and Overview

Saab 340 of Aurigny Air Services.

A Fina Air Saab 340 at Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Photo by Jose Mendez and the BQN Ramp Spotters.

The SAAB 340 is a two engine turboprop aircraft built by a partnership between Saab and Fairchild. The plane first flew in 1983. It was originally designated as the SF340, which was later changed to 340A. An improved version of the 340A, the 340B was introduced in 1989.

The SAAB 340 typically seats between 33 and 35 passengers.

Details

• Accommodation: 3 crew + 33 to 37 passengers
• Range: 1730 km (935 nm)
• Wing span: 21.44 m (70 ft 4 in)
• Length: 19.73 m (64 ft 9 in)
• Height: 6.97 m (22 ft 11 in)
• Service ceiling: 25,000 ft (commercial) and 31,000 ft (executive configuration )
• Maximum speed 250 kt IAS (463 km/h)
• Engines: General Electric CT-7-9A/9B
• Propellers: Dowty Rotor or Hamilton Standard (Total diameter 132 in (3.35 m))
• Fuel capacity: 2580 kg (5690 lb)
• Max. Gross Weight: 13,200 kg (29,000 lb)
• Max. Landing Weight: 12900 kg (28,500 lb)

See also:List of civil aircraft

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