Saab 340B

05 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

REX Saab 340B VH-VNA taxis with Jetstar tail in background at a major Australian airport — a classic regional turboprop workhorse.

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Aircraft

340B SF34

REX (Regional Express) standard livery

VH-VNA

Registration

Airline

rex. Regional Express

RXA / ZL

Manufacturer

Saab

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager

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 was a successful regional turboprop launched in the 1980s, widely used for short-haul commuter flights.

Fleet Rarity

One of the largest active SF34 fleets is operated by REX; fewer than 200 Saab 340s remain in significant airline service worldwide as of 2024.

Record Flights

Not known for record flights, typically operates short regional sectors.

Safety & Events

Generally reliable safety record, but some minor mechanical issues in the fleet (notably landing gear and engine malfunctions).

Future Outlook

Many SF34s are being retired, a few remain in service with regional operators, others converted to cargo or executive use.

Specifications

General Electric CT7-9B turboprop

Engine

21.4 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

2 × 1,735 shp (1,294 kW) each (shaft horsepower, not thrust)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85 dB on approach)

Noise