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The Saab 2000 (ICAO type SB20) is an aircraft of Sweden origin, certificated in the Transport Category Aircraft category. It has a maximum take-off weight of 22,800 kg. It offers a maximum range of 1,550 nm, a cruise speed of 330 knots, a service ceiling of 31,000 ft and seating for up to 58 across its variants.

Saab 2000

Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
76
Active
76
Origin
Sweden
Certifying authorities
FAA
Marketplace

1 for sale right now

Variants

Per-variant specifications

VariantEngineMTOWRangeCruisePax
SAAB 2000
SAAB 2000
22,800 kg1,550 nm330 kt58
Type certification

The FAA paperwork

TCDS A47NM · Rev 5 · issued 2010-02-04

Category
Transport Category Aircraft
MTOW
22,999 kg
MZFW
20,000 kg
Seats
2 crew · 53 passengers
Fuel
5,300 L
Ceiling
31,000 ft
Approved fuelJET AJET A-1JP 5
Engine

Two Engines - Allison Engine Company, Model AE 2100A, two spooled and FADEC-controlled turbine engine.

Certification basis

14 CFR Part 25 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) as amended by Amendment 25-1 through 25-76, 14 CFR part 34, effective September 10, 1990, 14 CFR part 36 through amendment…

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Saab 2000 market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Saab 2000 fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

31 yearsmedian age

Of the 13 registered Saab 2000 with a known build year (17% of the 76 we track), the median age is 31 years.

Registration activity

1changed registration in 12 months

1 of the 76 registered Saab 2000 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (1% of the fleet), across 1 registration event. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
15
Tracked flights
578
Tracked flight hours
1,474
Share of fleet flying
20%

15 Saab 2000 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (20% of the registered fleet), across 578 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

For sale now

1Saab 2000 listed for sale

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2000 — frequently asked
What is the range of the Saab 2000?

The Saab 2000 has a maximum range of 1,550 nautical miles across variants.

How many people can the Saab 2000 carry?

The Saab 2000 seats up to 58 across its variants.

What is the MTOW of the Saab 2000?

The Saab 2000's maximum take-off weight is 22,800 kg.

What is the ICAO type designator for the Saab 2000?

The Saab 2000's ICAO type designator is SB20.

How many Saab 2000 aircraft are registered worldwide?

Sprinkle tracks 76 registered Saab 2000 airframes worldwide.