About the Saab 2000
Saab lengthened the fuselage and increased the wingspan when it developed the 2000 from the 340. The Saab 2000 uses two Rolls-Royce AE2100A turboprop engines.
Seating capacity
Saab describes a 50-seat cabin in its upgrades brochure. The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch describes the aircraft as designed to carry up to 53 passengers. The layout installed by the airline determines the number of passenger seats.
Cabin layout
The cabin diagram for a PenAir Saab 2000 shows one seat on one side of the aisle and two on the other. A single seat gives you both a window and direct aisle access. Check your operator’s seat map for your flight.
How to recognize a Saab 2000
Look for two wing-mounted propellers and a longer fuselage than on the Saab 340. Confirm the aircraft using the reported model and registration.
Variants and related aircraft
The Saab 2000 is a development of the Saab 340. The FAA identifies the two models separately as SB20 and SF34.
Frequently asked questions
How many seats does a Saab 2000 have?
Saab documents a 50-seat configuration. The UK’s air accident investigation authority describes a design capacity of up to 53 passengers.
What is the radar code for the Saab 2000?
The Saab 2000 uses SB20. The Saab 340 uses SF34.