Saab 340B

20 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Regional Express Saab 340B (VH-KRX) rotates under a clear blue sky, showcasing the airline's workhorse of the Australian regional skies.

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Kiwi Aviation · 21 Apr 2026

Great spot!

Siliconserver · 21 Apr 2026

So cool! 🛩️

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Aircraft

340B SF34

Regional Express (REX) standard livery

VH-KRX

Registration

Airline

rex. Regional Express

RXA / ZL

Manufacturer

Saab

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Vintage Voyager, Runway Royalty

3 badges earned

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Saab 340 is a popular regional turboprop first flown in 1983, widely used in Australia, Europe, and North America, and is still active in regional service.

Fleet Rarity

One of over 1,200 produced, but now becoming rarer in passenger service as newer regional models replace it.

Record Flights

Not known for any record-breaking flights, but has reliably served short regional routes, especially in Australia.

Safety & Events

Proven safety record overall; the type has had a small number of incidents, most non-fatal, due to its use on rural and regional routes.

Future Outlook

Still in active service, especially with REX in Australia, but approaching retirement in many fleets.

Specifications

General Electric CT7-9B turboprop

Engine

21.44 m

Wingspan

19.73 m

Length

1,700 km

Range

528 km/h

Speed

34 passengers

Capacity

13,155 kg

MTOW

6.97 m

Height

1750 shp (shaft horsepower) each

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (typically 75-85 dB on takeoff)

Noise