What is an SB20 aircraft?

SB20. Turboprop regional airliner. In service since 1994. Stretched, more powerful development of SAAB 340 regional airliner. First civil aircraft powered by Allison AE-2100A turboprops (developed for the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor).

Is the Saab 2000 still in production?

Only 63 aircraft could be built. Due to the low sales figures, the overheated market in this segment and also due to a changing market (towards the faster regional jets from Embraer and Bombardier), Saab decided to discontinue production of the Saab 340 and Saab 2000 in 1999.

Does Saab still make planes?

The main focus of aircraft production is fighter aircraft. Saab has been making aircraft since the 1930s, and the jet predecessors of the JAS 39 Gripen were the Tunnan, the Lansen, the Draken and the Viggen. The last civilian models made by Saab were the Saab 340 and Saab 2000.

Who makes the Saab 2000 aircraft?

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The Saab 2000 is a twin-engined high-speed turboprop airliner built by Swedish aircraft manufacturer Saab. It is designed to carry 50–58 passengers and cruise at a speed of 665 km/h (413 mph). Production took place in Linköping in southern Sweden.

Is a Saab a turbo prop?

The Saab 340 is a Swedish twin-engine turboprop aircraft designed and initially produced by Saab AB and Fairchild Aircraft. It is designed to seat 30-36 passengers and, as of July 2018, there were 240 operational aircraft used by 34 different operators.

How much does a Saab 2000 cost?

Based on 450 annual owner-operated hours and $5.12-per-gallon fuel cost, the SAAB 2000 has total variable costs of $1,339,974.00, total fixed costs of $190,278.00, and an annual budget of $1,530,252.00. This breaks down to $3,400.56 per hour.

Does Sweden make fighter jets?

Saab is a Swedish Aerospace company that manufactures Gripen fighter jets, one of the best fourth-generation combat aircraft in the world today. The Saab JAS 39 Gripen is a light single-engine multi-role fighter aircraft used by the Swedish Air Force.

What planes does Loganair fly?

Our aircraft

  • Saab 340. Crew: 2 pilots 1 cabin crew. Capacity: 33/34.
  • Twin Otter. Crew: 2 pilots 0 cabin crew.
  • Britten Norman Islander. Crew: 1 pilot 0 cabin crew.
  • ATR 42-500. Crew: 2 pilots 1 cabin crew.
  • ATR 72-600. Crew: 2 pilots 2 cabin crew.
  • Embraer 135. Crew: 2 pilots 1/2 Cabin crew.
  • Embraer 145. Crew: 2 pilots 1/2 Cabin crew.

Does General Motors own Saab?

Many people still think Saab makes cars, even though the business was bought out by General Motors in 2000 and Saab Automobile went defunct back in 2011. But the Saab name is very much alive and well, as one of the world’s most innovative defence and security companies.

How good is Sweden’s air force?

The number of aircraft Sweden can deploy for combat remains a secret. An educated guess would place it at approximately 1,000 to 1,200, thus making the Swedish Air Force one of the strongest on earth.