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REX Saab 340B VH-VNA taxis with Jetstar tail in background at a major Australian airport — a classic regional turboprop workhorse.
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Spotter's notes
REX Saab 340B VH-VNA taxis with Jetstar tail in background at a major Australian airport — a classic regional turboprop workhorse.
Aircraft identity
Registration
VH-VNA
ICAO Type
SF34
Model
340B
Manufacturer
Saab
Airline
rex. Regional Express
Airline Code
RXA / ZL
Livery
REX (Regional Express) standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
General Electric CT7-9B turboprop
Thrust
2 × 1,735 shp (1,294 kW) each (shaft horsepower, not thrust)
Wingspan
21.4 m
Length
19.73 m
Height
6.97 m
MTOW
13,155 kg
Range
1,700 km
Capacity
34 passengers
Cruise Speed
528 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85 dB on approach)
Location
Airport Code
SYD/YSSY
Airport Name
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Viewing Spot
Shep’s Mound
Camera
Device
FUJIFILM X-S10
Lens
XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR
