L-410 NG vs Saab 340
The Saab 340 leads, topping 4 of 7 compared metrics.
The Aircraft Industries (LET) L-410 NG (introduced 2018) and the Saab Saab 340 (introduced 1984) are two aircraft buyers regularly weigh against each other. Both are regional, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the Saab 340 carries more passengers. undefined
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L-410 NG vs Saab 340: the key differences
- The Saab 340 delivers 17% more range (L-410 NG: 800 nm; Saab 340: 935 nm).
- The Saab 340 delivers 14% more cruise speed (L-410 NG: 220 kt; Saab 340: 250 kt).
- The Saab 340 delivers 84% more passenger capacity (L-410 NG: 19 seats; Saab 340: 35 seats).
- The L-410 NG is the newer design (introduced 2018 versus 1984 for the Saab 340), a gap of 34 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The Saab 340 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (29,000 lbs versus 15,873 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for short-haul and regional hops, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the Saab 340 seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the Saab 340 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The L-410 NG can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
L-410 NG vs Saab 340: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the L-410 NG or the Saab 340?
The Saab 340 has the longer published range — 935 nm versus 800 nm for the L-410 NG.
Does the L-410 NG or Saab 340 seat more passengers?
The Saab 340 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 35 seats, compared with 19 on the L-410 NG.
Which is faster, the L-410 NG or the Saab 340?
The Saab 340 cruises faster, at 250 kt versus 220 kt for the L-410 NG.
Which is newer, the L-410 NG or the Saab 340?
The L-410 NG is the newer design, introduced in 2018 versus 1984 for the Saab 340.
Is the L-410 NG or the Saab 340 the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the Saab 340 is the larger aircraft — 29,000 lbs versus 15,873 lbs for the L-410 NG.
Should I buy the L-410 NG or the Saab 340?
On published specifications the Saab 340 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The L-410 NG can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the L-410 NG vs Saab 340?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.