Saab SF-340 Private Jet Charter

Saab SF-340 Private Charter Flights and Prices

The result of a joint study involving SaabScania of Sweden and Fairchild in the USA, the Saab SF340 was launched in 1980 and first flew in 1983. Accommodating 33 passengers per flight, one of the most in the class, the Saab SF340 is also equipped with an impressive minimum runway requirement.

The average hourly rental rate of the Saab SF-340 is around 4,550 USD per hour.

The average purchase price of a pre-owned Saab SF-340 is 1,995,000 USD.

Performance Specifications

More about the Saab SF-340

The Saab 340 was developed as a partnership between Saab AB and Fairchild Aircraft. The aircraft was in production from 1983 to 1999 and 459 Saab 340 aircraft were build during this time. There were several variants of the Saab 340 that were built during its production years. The Saab 340A was intended to be used as a 30-37 seat commuter aircraft. The Saab 340B improved upon the design of the 340A and offered more powerful engines. The Saab 340B+ cabin features such as improved cabin noise canceling and extended wingtips improve performance. Currently, there are 413 Saab 340's in service today with over 61 operators worldwide.

Key Features of the Saab SF-340

The cabin of the Saab 340 can hold between 30-37 passengers depending on the variant. The seating arrangement is in a three-abreast configuration with a cabin height of 5 feet 6 inches or 1.8 meters. The flight deck of a Saab 340 is modernized with traffic and ground proximity warning systems, anti-ice/de-icing equipment, and a Rockwell Collins APS-85 Autopilot

Capabilities of the Saab SF-340

The Saab 340 has impressive performance credentials. The aircraft has the ability to operate above most of the in-climate weather with its service ceiling of 25,000 feet. Similar to other turboprop commuter airliners of its class the Saab 340 has a range of 1035 miles, and a top speed of 324 miles per hour.