The Saab 340 is a Swedish twin-engine turboprop aircraft designed and manufactured by Saab AB of Trollhättan, Sweden.
Launched in 1974, the Saab 340 was the first major civilian aircraft developed by Saab AB and was designed to compete against short-haul jetliners. For a time Saab developed the 340 in conjunction with Fairchild Aircraft of San Antonio, Texas USA, who were responsible for production of the 340’s wings, empennage and wing-mounted nacelles for the engines while Saab produced the fuselage and vertical stabilizer and handled final assembly duties.
The Saab 340 was introduced in 1984 and became the best selling commuter airliner in the world. After completing the first 40 units, Fairchild withdrew from the Saab 340 project and exited the aircraft manufacturing business, leaving Saab to take over the project entirely.
The Saab 340 ended production in 1999 after 459 units were built. The type was made available primarily as a passenger aircraft, but could be converted into a freighter, VIP, or special missions aircraft upon request.
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Stats
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Name: Saab 340B
Final Assembly Line: 6 June 1984
Role: Twin-Engine Turboprop Commuter Airliner
First Introduction: Linköping, Sweden
Status: Out of Production; In Service
Cockpit Crew: Two
Seating: up to 34
Engines: 2 × General Electric CT7-9B
Cruise Speed: 283 knots (524 km/h; 326 mph)
Range: 730 nmi (1350 km; 840 mi)