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The SAAB 340 is a two-engine Turboprop aircraft designed and initially produced by a partnership between Saab and Fairchild in a 65/35 ratio. Under the initial plan Saab built the fuselage and fin, and also performed final assembly in Linköping, Sweden while Fairchild was responsible for the wings, empennage, and engine nacelles. After Fairchild ceased this wotk, wings were assembled in Spain . Originally designated as the ''SF340'', the aircraft first flew in 1983 . After Fairchild exited the aircraft manufacturing business in 1984 the designation was eventually changed to ''340A''. An improved version of the ''340A'', the ''340B'', introduced more powerful engines and a wider tailplane in 1989 . The final version, the ''340B Plus'', incorporated improvements that were being introduced at the same time in the Saab 2000 , and was delivered for service in 1994. One of the improvements introduced in the ''340B Plus'' was the installation of an active noise suppression system in the cabin, greatly reducing noise levels to the passengers. The SAAB 340 typically seats between 30 and 35 passengers. The military variant is the Saab 340 AEW & C, which is an electronic surveillance aircraft. As of Oct 2005, there are 430 Saab 340's in service with 56 operators in 25 countries. -courtesy www.saabaircraft.com Saab ceased the production of civil aircraft in 2005. DETAILS
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Saab Aircraft Leasing Corp list of operators: http://www.saabaircraftleasing.com/operators/worldmap.asp ''See also:'' List Of Civil Aircraft |
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