Saab 340B

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16 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Link Airways Saab 340B (VH-VER) on the taxiway, a workhorse of regional Australian routes.

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Kiwi Aviation · 16 Apr 2026

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Aircraft

340B SF34

Link Airways standard livery

VH-VER

Registration

Airline

Airlink

LNK / 4Z

Manufacturer

Saab

Gear

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

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager

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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

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Aviation History

The Saab 340B is one of the most successful regional turboprops, produced from the 1980s until the late 1990s, serving regional and commuter airlines globally.

Fleet Rarity

Saab 340s are becoming rarer, especially in scheduled passenger service, but still moderately common in regional fleets in Australia and the US; however, active airframes worldwide are fewer than 200.

Record Flights

Not noteworthy for ultra-long or record-breaking flights, primarily used on regional routes typically under 2 hours.

Safety & Events

The Saab 340 series has had some notable incidents in its operational history, but not tied to this specific airframe or operator.

Future Outlook

Many Saab 340B aircraft are still active, though being gradually replaced by newer turboprops and small jets. Likely to see longer service in smaller markets.

Specifications

General Electric CT7-9B turboprop

Engine

21.44 meters

Wingspan

19.73 meters

Length

1,715 kilometers

Range

467 km/h

Speed

34 passengers

Capacity

13,155 kilograms

MTOW

6.97 meters

Height

1750 shp (shaft horsepower) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (approximately 76-84 dB on approach)

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