Passenger Turbo Props

The regional turboprop built for short-runway operations.

The Antonov An-140 was developed in the 1990s as a regional turboprop for domestic and export markets. Designed to replace older Soviet commuter aircraft, it emphasizes rugged performance. The aircraft entered service in the early 2000s.

The regional turboprop built for reliable short-haul service.

The ATR 42-500 is a member of the ATR 42 turboprop family introduced in the mid-1990s. Designed for regional airline operations, it emphasizes fuel efficiency and short-field performance. The aircraft remains widely used.

The modern short-haul turboprop built for efficient regional access

The ATR 42-600 represents the latest generation of the ATR 42 family, designed to deliver reliable performance on short regional routes. Combining updated avionics, improved engines, and enhanced passenger comfort, it offers airlines an efficient solution for connecting smaller communities to larger hubs. Its modern systems and low operating costs have helped sustain turboprop relevance in an increasingly competitive market.

The proven regional turboprop that strengthened short-haul networks

The ATR 72-500 became one of the most widely used regional turboprops of the early 2000s. Combining improved performance with refined cabin features, it built on earlier ATR 72 models and helped airlines operate short sectors efficiently while maintaining passenger comfort.

The modern turboprop built for efficient regional connectivity

The ATR 72-600 represents the latest evolution of the successful ATR 72 family, combining improved avionics, updated engines, and enhanced passenger comfort. Designed for short-haul routes, it has become one of the most widely used regional turboprops in the world.

The 19-seat turboprop built for small community air service.

The Beechcraft 1900 is a twin-engine turboprop regional airliner designed for short-haul operations. Developed from the Beechcraft King Air family, it became a mainstay of commuter airlines. The aircraft emphasized durability and operational flexibility.

The regional turboprop built for short-haul efficiency.

The Bombardier Q200 is a member of the Dash 8 family designed for short regional routes. Entering service in the 1990s, it emphasized fuel efficiency and low operating cost. The aircraft serves smaller airports with limited runway length.

The regional turboprop built for efficient short-haul service.

The Bombardier Q300 is a stretched version of the Dash 8-100 family. Introduced in the late 1980s, it offers increased seating capacity and range. The aircraft serves regional carriers worldwide.

The high-speed turboprop built for regional efficiency.

The Bombardier Q400, formerly Dash 8-400, was introduced in the late 1990s as a larger and faster turboprop. Designed to compete with regional jets on short routes, it combines speed with fuel efficiency. The aircraft remains in production under De Havilland Canada.

The turboprop airliner built for long-range transcontinental service.

The Bristol Britannia was a British long-range turboprop airliner introduced in the 1950s. Designed for quiet and efficient transatlantic service, it became known as the Whispering Giant. The aircraft entered airline service during the transition from piston to jet transport.

The stretched regional turboprop built for higher-capacity routes.

The British Aerospace Jetstream 41 is a twin-engine turboprop developed as an enlarged derivative of the Jetstream 31. Designed for regional airline service, it entered operation in the 1990s. The aircraft aimed to compete in the 30-seat commuter market.

British airliner introduced in 1988 and still flying in 2020

The British Aerospace ATP or Advanced Turbo-Prop was built by British Aerospace as a development of the Hawker Siddeley HS 748 medium-sized turboprop airliner. It performed its maiden flight in August 1986, introduced in 1988, and still in active service today. The aircraft was produced from 1988 to 1996 with a total number of 65 units built.

The turboprop utility aircraft built for dependable short-field operations.

The Cessna Grand Caravan is a stretched version of the 208 Caravan, introduced in the 1990s. Designed for increased passenger and cargo capacity, it supports regional and utility operations. The aircraft is widely used in remote and short-field environments.

The upgraded turboprop built for utility, cargo, and regional passenger service.

The Cessna Grand Caravan EX is a modernized version of the long-running Caravan series. Designed for reliability and versatility, it serves passenger, cargo, and special mission roles worldwide. The EX variant introduced improved engine performance in the 2010s.

The postwar light transport built for short regional routes.

The de Havilland DH.104 Dove was a British light transport aircraft developed shortly after World War II. Designed for short regional services, it offered improved comfort and performance compared with earlier piston transports. The aircraft became widely used by airlines and military operators.

The regional turboprop built for short-field performance and efficiency.

The de Havilland DHC-8-200 is an early variant of the Dash 8 family, designed for regional operations. Entering service in the 1980s, it offered improved performance over the original Dash 8-100. The aircraft became a common sight on short-haul routes.

The regional airliner built for speed and passenger comfort.

The Dornier 328 is a twin-engine regional airliner designed to provide improved comfort and performance compared with earlier turboprops. Developed in Germany, it entered service in the early 1990s. The aircraft was offered in both turboprop and later jet variants.

The first Douglas Commercial transport airliner

The Douglas DC-1 was the initial model of the well-known Douglas Commercial transport airliner introduced by Douglas Aircraft Company in 1933. It was the foundation of the next-in-line DC-2 and DC-3 aircraft, however, only one was produced.

Early passenger and military transporter

The Douglas DC-2 was a twin-engine airliner developed and produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company. Introduced in 1934, it is a fourteen-seater aircraft that competed with the Boeing 247 airliner.

The first successful commercial propeller-driven airliner

The Douglas DC-3 was a larger and enhanced variant of the DC-2 developed by the Douglas Aircraft Company. The DC-3 is the first successful commercial propeller-driven airliner in the world and was also smoothly configured for military service throughout the Second World War.

Produced from 1942 to 1947 and retired in 1991

The Douglas DC-4 was designed and produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company after the DC-3. Unlike its predecessor, it was a four-engine aircraft with tricycle undercarriage introduced in 1942 with United Airlines.

The Douglas DC-6 entered service in the late 1940s as a four-engine piston airliner. Developed from earlier wartime transports, it became a mainstay of international airline fleets. The aircraft supported long-range passenger and cargo operations.

Douglas DC-6 — four-engine piston airlinerThe DC-6 first flew in 1946 and entered service in 1947. It featured a pressurized cabin and improved range compared with its predecessors. Airlines adopted it for transcontinental and transoceanic routes.Four radial piston engines, each producing approximately 2,400 horsepower, powered the aircraft. Cruise speed exceeded 270 knots (500 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight surpassed 100,000 pounds (45,359 kg), depending on variant.The DC-6 played a significant role in expanding global air travel during the late 1940s and 1950s. It remained in cargo service long after passenger retirement. The aircraft stands as a benchmark of piston-era airline performance.

The last piston powered transport aircraft by Douglas

The Douglas DC-7 was produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company introduced on November 29, 1953. It was the final transport aircraft powered by a piston engine built by the company between 1953 to 1958.

A twin-engine utility aircraft that can accommodate a capacity of up to 21 passengers.

Manufactured by Brazilian aerospace company Embraer, the Embraer EMB 110 Bandeirante (Brazilian term for Bandit) is created for military and civilian purposes with increased reliability and low operating cost. This aircraft remains the most successful commercial aircraft of the company.

The turboprop commuter built for regional airline growth.

The Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia entered service in the mid-1980s as a pressurized regional turboprop. Designed to carry around 30 passengers, it helped expand regional networks. The aircraft saw widespread international use.

The rugged commuter turboprop built for short-haul efficiency

The Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner became a staple of regional aviation by offering airline-style speed and capacity on short routes. Designed as a pressurized, twin-engine commuter aircraft, it earned a reputation for strong performance and reliable service in demanding day-to-day operations.

The Dutch turboprop built for reliable regional airline service.

The Fokker 50 is a twin-engine turboprop regional airliner developed as a successor to the F27 Friendship. Introduced in the 1980s, it incorporated modern engines and avionics while retaining a proven airframe concept. The aircraft served regional carriers across multiple continents.

The piston airliner that defined long-range travel before the jet age.

The Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation was an advanced piston-engine airliner introduced in the early 1950s. Building on the earlier Constellation design, it offered greater range and capacity. The aircraft became a mainstay of transcontinental and transatlantic travel.

The turboprop airliner that bridged the gap between piston and jet travel

The Lockheed L-188 Electra marked Lockheed’s entry into the modern turboprop airliner market during the late 1950s. Designed to offer higher speed and improved efficiency over piston-engine transports, it became one of the first large U.S. turboprop airliners. Although its early service was troubled, the Electra later found lasting success in both passenger and cargo roles.

Four-engine airliner of Lockheed introduced in 1947

The Lockheed L-749 Constellation is designed and manufactured by Lockheed Corporation and is the first Constellation to routinely fly nonstop on transatlantic routes. It was developed from the L-649 but with more fuel capacity, stronger undercarriage, and equipped with weather radar. The L-749 Constellation was produced from 1947 to 1951 and was retired in 1993 with a total of 119 aircraft built.

The Martin 2-0-2 was introduced in the late 1940s as a twin-engine regional airliner. Designed to serve short-haul routes, it aimed to modernize domestic airline fleets after World War II. The aircraft faced structural challenges early in its service life.

Martin 2-0-2 — twin-engine regional airlinerThe 2-0-2 first flew in 1946 and entered service in 1947. It featured a low-wing configuration and tricycle landing gear, typical of postwar airliner design. Structural issues required reinforcement and temporarily grounded the fleet.Two radial piston engines, each producing approximately 2,400 horsepower, powered the aircraft. Cruise speed was near 240 knots (444 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeded 45,000 pounds (20,412 kg), allowing seating for around 40 passengers.Although only modest numbers were produced, the 2-0-2 paved the way for the improved Martin 4-0-4. Its service history reflects the challenges faced by manufacturers during the transition to postwar commercial aviation.

Short to medium range airliner introduced in 1951

The Martin 4-0-4 was designed and built by the Glenn L. Martin Company as a pressurized passenger short to medium range airliner introduced in 1951. It was developed from the Martin 2-0-2 and was produced from 1951 to 1953. On October 21, 1950, Martin 4-0-4 conducted its maiden flight, and aside from being an airliner, it was also used by the United States Coast Guard and the United States Navy by the designation RM-1G.

The high-speed turboprop built to compete with regional jets.

The Saab 2000 is a high-performance twin-engine turboprop developed to offer jet-like cruise speeds on regional routes. Designed as a larger and faster successor to the Saab 340, it entered service in the 1990s. The aircraft emphasized speed and efficiency for medium-length sectors.

The regional turboprop built for efficient short-haul connectivity.

The Saab 340 is a twin-engine turboprop regional airliner developed in Sweden during the 1980s. Designed to serve short-haul routes with lower operating costs than jets, it became a common sight at regional airports worldwide. The aircraft combined reliability with straightforward maintenance and economics.

A regional airliner and utility freighter produced by Short Brothers.

Manufactured by Short Brothers, the Short 330 is an economical and reliable thirty-seater aircraft powered by Pratt and Whitney turboprop engines. The Short 330 can fly up to 915 nautical miles and has a maximum speed of 190 knots.

Big brother of the Short 330

The Short 360 is a transport aircraft designed and manufactured by Short Brothers, an aerospace company in Northern Ireland in the 1980s. The Short 360 is a bigger version of the Short 330 which can accommodate up to thirty-nine passengers in flight.

The Russian utility turboprop built for regional and cargo operations.

The Sukhoi Su-80 is a twin-engine turboprop utility aircraft developed for passenger and cargo roles. Designed to serve remote regions, it emphasizes rugged construction and short-field performance. The aircraft entered limited production in the 2000s.

Very fast Russian turboprop airliner

The Tupolev Tu-114 was designed by Tupolev as a turboprop powered long range airliner built beginning May 1955 in the Soviet Union. Introduced in April 1961, it was the biggest and the fastest passenger aircraft during the time which also featured the longest range of almost 6,000 nautical miles. Since 1960, the Tu-114 held the official record of being the fastest propeller-driven aircraft in the world.

The British turboprop airliner built for high-capacity short- and medium-haul service.

The Vickers Vanguard was a British turboprop airliner introduced in the late 1950s. Designed for higher speed and capacity than earlier propeller aircraft, it served European trunk routes. The aircraft later found extended life as a freighter.

Twin-engine short-range airliner introduced in 1946

The Vickers VC.1 Viking is developed and manufactured by Vickers-Armstrong Limited and introduced in 1946. It is a twin-engine short-range airliner primarily used by British European Airways. The aircraft was developed from the Vickers Wellington long-range medium bomber and was produced from 1945 to 1954 with a total number of 163 aircraft built.

The Vickers Viscount entered service in the early 1950s as one of the first successful turboprop airliners. Designed for short- to medium-haul routes, it offered smoother and quieter flight compared with piston airliners. The aircraft became widely exported.

Vickers Viscount — four-engine turboprop airlinerThe Viscount first flew in 1948 and entered service in 1953. It featured a pressurized cabin and distinctive rounded windows. The design emphasized passenger comfort and reliability.Four Rolls-Royce Dart turboprop engines, each producing approximately 1,400 shaft horsepower, powered the aircraft. Cruise speed exceeded 280 knots (519 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight surpassed 60,000 pounds (27,216 kg).The Viscount achieved commercial success worldwide. It helped establish turboprop technology in airline service. The aircraft remains an important milestone in postwar commercial aviation.

The first turboprop airliner in the world to enter regular service

The Vickers Viscount 700 is a British medium-range turboprop airliner and the first production version of the Viscount suitable for operation through a range of climatic conditions, equipped with a pressurized fuselage, and can accommodate forty passengers and three crew members.

An improved variant of the Vickers Viscount family.

The Vickers Viscount is the world’s first airliner to operate a passenger service. The Type 800 is a notable innovation of the airliner outfitted with Rolls-Royce Dart engines and designed with large rectangular access doors in place of oval doors that gives the option of transporting freight.

The Streamlined Speedliner That Bridged the Golden Age and the War.

Before the skies filled with warplanes, the Vultee V-1 sliced through the 1930s airways as one of the fastest and most elegant airliners of its time. Its sleek, all-metal design and performance rivaled military aircraft — proving that aviation’s future lay in speed, strength, and monoplane efficiency.

The updated regional turboprop built for improved reliability and comfort.

The Xian MA600 is an upgraded version of the MA60 regional airliner. Introduced in the late 2000s, it incorporates improved systems and cabin features. The aircraft targets short- and medium-haul regional markets.