Saab Saab 340B

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30 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Rex Regional Express Saab 340B VH-ZRI taxiing at an Australian airport, showcasing the workhorse of regional aviation.

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Aircraft

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

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Aviation History

A highly successful regional turboprop airliner popular from the late 1980s through the 2000s; widely used in regional and commuter markets worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Common among regional turboprops, especially in Australia and Sweden, though being gradually retired for newer types.

Record Flights

No world records, but known for highly reliable regional commuter service in Australia, North America and Europe.

Safety & Events

Generally regarded as safe and reliable; isolated non-fatal incidents associated primarily with regional airline operations.

Future Outlook

Many are still in active use, but phase-out underway globally; expected to serve for at least another decade in smaller regional markets.

Specifications

General Electric CT7-9B turboprop

Engine

21.44 meters

Wingspan

19.73 meters

Length

1,732 kilometers

Range

522 kilometers per hour

Speed

34 passengers

Capacity

13,155 kilograms

MTOW

6.97 meters

Height

1,870 shp (shaft horsepower) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~77-82 dB at takeoff)

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