Saab 2000
| Saab 2000 | |
|---|---|
| Darwin Airline Saab 2000 in Etihad Regional livery taking off at Düsseldorf Airport in 2014 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Turboprop Regional airliner |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| Status | In limited passenger service, in military service. |
| Number built | 63 |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 1992–1999 |
| Introduction date | 30 August 1994 |
| First flight | 26 March 1992 |
| Developed from | Saab 340 |
| Developed into | Saab 2000 AEW&C |
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 able to cruise at a maximum speed of 685 km/h (370 kn). Production took place in Linköping, Sweden. It first flew in March 1992 and was certified in 1994. The last aircraft was delivered in April 1999, a total of 63 aircraft were built. As of October 2024, a total of 31 Saab 2000s are either in airline or military service.