Date: Thu, 20 Nov 1997 15:52:50 GMT Server: Stronghold/1.3.4 Ben-SSL/1.3 Apache/1.1.3 Content-type: text/html Content-length: 6333 Last-modified: Sat, 14 Jun 1997 18:14:57 GMT Saab 340


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



Saab 340B Technical Data

Interior
Capacity30-37 (35 standard) seats at 30 in pitch
33 seats at 32 in pitch
Cabin length34 ft 1 in
Cabin width7 ft 1 in
Headroom6 ft 0 in
Aisle width16.3 in
Sill height5 ft 4 in
Maximum pressure differential7 psi

Design weights
Maximum take-off weight29,000 lb
Maximum landing weight28,500 lb
Maximum zero fuel weight 26,500 lb
Operating weight empty 17,945 lb
Maximum payload8,555 lb
Maximum fuel load5,690 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 cabin1,180 cu ft
Cargo compartment (aft lav)360 cu ft
(fwd lav)295 cu ft
Fuel capacity850 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 ratio11

Performance
Take-off field length4,230 ft
Landing field length 3,395 ft
Maximum cruise speed 285 kt
Range (standard cabin) 785 nm
Service ceiling25,000 ft



Photo Gallery

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Saab 340 head-on
Saab 340 head-on
(60k JPG)
Saab 340 with Northwest 747
Saab 340 with Northwest 747
(60k JPG)
Saab 340s in front of Company hanger
Saab 340 in front of Company Hanger
(48k JPG)




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