Aircraft Type
Saab SF340A/B “Swedish Regional Workhorse”
The Saab SF340 is a regional turboprop aircraft designed for short-haul passenger transportation, offering efficient and reliable service for smaller regional routes and airlines with limited infrastructure.
IATASF3ICAOSF34ManufacturerSaabScore4.30/10Range1,732 kmStatusIn Production
Pioneering Swedish regional aircraft technology that provided an economical solution for connecting smaller communities with air transportation during the 1980s and 1990s
The Saab SF340 was one of the first successful regional turboprop aircraft designed entirely by Saab, demonstrating the company's capability to move beyond military aircraft production into commercial aviation
Cabin Environment
How the Saab SF340A/B affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
21.4 m
Length
21.5 m
Wingspan
6.5 m
Height
Performance
1,732 km
Range
500 km/h
Cruise Speed
2× General Electric CT7-9B turboprop
Engines
Saab Family
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How It Compares
vs. Bombardier Dash 8 Q400
✓Lower noise level (79 dB vs. 85 dB)
✗Slightly shorter range (1,732 km vs. 2,000+ km)
vs. ATR 72-600
✓Slightly larger passenger capacity (34 seats vs. 72 seats)
✗Less fuel-efficient on shorter regional routes
vs. Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia
✓More modern cabin pressure system
✗Smaller passenger capacity (34 seats vs. 30 seats)