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Saab 340

Saab 340

Turboprop Airplanes
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Basic Information
Name
Saab 340
Designation
Saab 340
Alternate Designation
Saab 340 MSA (Maritime Security Aircraft unveiled in July 2012), Saab 340A, Saab 340B, Saab 340B+, Saab 340B+ WT, Saab 340SAR-200
Equipment Type
Turboprop Airplanes
Manufacturer
Saab
Date of Introduction
1984
Description

Saab 340 is a light, twin-engine turboprop aircraft capable of carrying from 30 to 36 passengers while cruising at 285 knots (500 mph) on routes of 500 nautical miles (900 km). The Saab 340 cabin is quiet, spacious and comfortable. The aircraft can operate from short airfields and provides fuel efficiency compared to regional jets. To date, Saab has produced three main versions known as 340A, 340B/340B+ and 340B+ WT. Saab 340B+ WT features extended WingTips (WT) among other enhancements. 340A is powered by two CT7-5A2 engines rated at 1,735-shp and the remaining aircraft are powered by two CT7-9B engines rated at 1,870-shp each. The Saab 340 can assume the role of airliner, VIP transport, corporate, cargo, maritime patrol and airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft. The AEW&C variant is fitted with Ericsson PS-890 Erieye radar system. The Saab 340 AEW&C is also referred to as S 100B Argus. The Swedish Air Force and Thailand are the only operator for this aircraft variant. The search and rescue variant of Saab 340 airliner is known as the Saab 340SAR-200. Saab 340SAR-200 features 360-degree scanning search radar, FLIR, wide observer windows rescue equipment and life raft drop systems, system operator consoles, expanded communication systems and a sophisticated flight and operations management system. The rear of the cabin is arranged in a quick-change layout, carrying either passengers or cargo.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew 2
Max Speed 804.7 km/h
Range 943.0 km
Service Ceiling 7620 m
Wingspan 22.80 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group Turboprop Airplanes
Status Active
Also Known As Saab 340 MSA (Maritime Security Aircraft unveiled in July 2012), Saab 340A, Saab 340B, Saab 340B+, Saab 340B+ WT, Saab 340SAR-200
Origin Sweden
Contractor Saab
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 1984
First Flight January 25, 1983
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 2
Number of Engines 2
Passengers 36
Dimensions — Height 7.0 meter
Dimensions — Length 19.7 meter
Dimensions — Wingspan 22.8 meter
Mass — Empty Weight 8,620 kilogram
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight 13,155 kilogram
Mass — Payload 3,400 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling 7,620 meter
Performance — Max Range 943 kilometer
Power — Max Power at TakeOff 3,740 shp
Speed — Cruise Speed 146 mps
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1 Turboprop Engines: CT7-9B (2)
Variants
Variant 1 Saab 340
Variant 2 Saab 340 AEW&C
Details
Country of Origin Sweden
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
19.7 m
Width
22.8 m
Height
7 m
Weight
13155 kg
Operators (15)
United States
United Kingdom
Japan
Sweden
Argentina
Australia
Canada
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
Latvia
Mexico
Nepal
New Zealand
Thailand
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