Saab 2000

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

Overview

Saab Gripen Sweden ICAO: SB20 1992–1999 Active $15 million

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.

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Specifications

Units
Engine
2 × Rolls-Royce Allison AE-2100A
Engine type
Turboprop
Power
2 × 4,152 shp · 3,096 kW
Avionics
Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4
Wing tips
No winglets
Seats
58 economy · 50 business
Crew
—
Cabin width
7 ft 3 in  ·  2.20 m
Cabin height
6 ft 7 in  ·  2.00 m
Cabin length
54 ft 9 in  ·  16.69 m
Exterior length
89 ft 6 in  ·  27.28 m
Tail height
25 ft 4 in  ·  7.73 m
Fuselage diameter
7 ft 7 in  ·  2.31 m
Wing span
81 ft 3 in  ·  24.76 m
Baggage volume
424 ft³  ·  12.0 m³
Gross weight
—
Empty weight
—
Max takeoff weight
50,500 lb  ·  23,000 kg
Max landing weight
48,500 lb  ·  22,000 kg
Max payload
12,100 lb  ·  5,500 kg
Fuel capacity
1,400 gal · 5,300 L · 4,200 kg (Jet A)
Max cruise speed
370 kt  ·  426 mph  ·  685 km/h
Maximum speed
—
Cruise speed
—
Approach speed
82 kt  ·  94 mph  ·  152 km/h
Range
1,549 nm  ·  1,780 mi  ·  2,870 km
Fuel burn
1.10 nm/gal  ·  0.54 km/L
Ceiling
31,000 ft  ·  9,400 m
Rate of climb
2,250 ft/min  ·  11 m/s
Takeoff distance
5,000 ft  ·  1,530 m
Landing distance
3,950 ft  ·  1,200 m
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Darwin Airlines Saab 2000 ‘HB-IZP’

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Operational Context

Saab 2000 — high-speed regional turboprop airliner

The Saab 2000 first flew in 1992 and entered airline service in 1994. It was developed to provide greater capacity and higher cruise speed than earlier turboprops. The design features a stretched fuselage, swept wing, and advanced avionics for its class.

Powered by two Rolls-Royce AE 2100 turboprop engines producing approximately 4,500 shaft horsepower each, the Saab 2000 cruises at about 360 knots (665 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight is roughly 50,000 pounds (22,700 kg). Seating typically ranges from 50 to 58 passengers.

Despite strong performance, sales were limited as regional jets gained popularity during the 1990s. Production ended after a relatively small number were built. The Saab 2000 remains one of the fastest turboprop airliners ever produced.