Saab Saab 340B

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03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Rex Saab 340B (VH-ZRI) regional turboprop at Sydney Airport, serving Australian regional routes.

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Aircraft

Saab 340B SF34

Rex (Regional Express) standard livery

VH-ZRI

Registration

Airline

rex. Regional Express

RXA / ZL

Manufacturer

Saab

Gear

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

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Vintage Voyager

2 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

Popular regional turboprop airliner, widely used for commuter flights and short regional hops.

Fleet Rarity

Rex operates one of the world\'s largest Saab 340 fleets. The model itself has seen declining numbers due to age but is still in active use in smaller fleets worldwide.

Record Flights

Operated on some of Australia\'s longest regional routes that are feasible for turboprops, e.g., Sydney to Broken Hill.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe model, with incidents typically related to weather and regional airport operations.

Future Outlook

Gradual phase-out in favor of modern turboprops and regional jets; still widely active in 2020s.

Specifications

General Electric CT7-9B turboprop

Engine

21.44 meters

Wingspan

19.73 meters

Length

1,700 kilometers

Range

520 kilometers per hour

Speed

34 passengers

Capacity

13,155 kilograms

MTOW

6.97 meters

Height

Each engine: 1,305 kW (1,750 shp)

Thrust

Complies with ICAO chapter 3 (approx. 80-85 dB on takeoff)

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