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Saab 340
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Mesaba Airlines' entire turbo-prop fleet will soon consist of new Saab 340 cabin class jet-props. This technologically-advanced aircraft manufactured by Saab Scania Aerospace features generous personal space and ample storage compartments.
Additionally, passengers will enjoy reclining leather seats in a 2+1 configuration.
- 34 Passengers
- In-flight service
- Lavatory
- Ceiling 25,000 ft.
- Cruising speed 300 m.p.h
- Two General Electric CT-7 turbine engines
- Pressurized
- Overhead luggage compartments
- Reclining leather seats
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Saab 340B Technical Data
Interior |
Capacity | 30-37 (35 standard) seats at 30 in pitch
33 seats at 32 in pitch |
Cabin length | 34 ft 1 in |
Cabin width | 7 ft 1 in |
Headroom | 6 ft 0 in |
Aisle width | 16.3 in |
Sill height | 5 ft 4 in |
Maximum pressure differential | 7 psi |
Design weights |
Maximum take-off weight | 29,000 lb |
Maximum landing weight | 28,500 lb |
Maximum zero fuel weight | 26,500 lb |
Operating weight empty | 17,945 lb |
Maximum payload | 8,555 lb |
Maximum fuel load | 5,690 lb |
Powerplant |
Powerplant | Two General Electric CT-7 turbine engines |
Maximum take-off power (APR) (ISA SL) | 1,870 shp |
Propeller speed (take-off) | 1,384 rpm |
Propeller speed (cruise) | 1,230 rpm |
Volumes |
Passenger cabin | 1,180 cu ft |
Cargo compartment | (aft lav) | 360 cu ft |
(fwd lav) | 295 cu ft |
Fuel capacity | 850 USG |
Dimensions |
Length | 64 ft 9 in |
Height | 22 ft 11 in |
Span | 70 ft 4 in |
Wing area | 450 sq ft |
Propeller ground clearance | 1 ft 8 in |
Aspect ratio | 11 |
Performance |
Take-off field length | 4,230 ft |
Landing field length | 3,395 ft |
Maximum cruise speed | 285 kt |
Range (standard cabin) | 785 nm |
Service ceiling | 25,000 ft |
Photo Gallery
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Saab 340 head-on (60k JPG) | | |
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Saab 340 with Northwest 747 (60k JPG) | | |
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Saab 340 in front of Company Hanger (48k JPG) | | |
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