The problem with SAAB 2000 was that SAAB insisted on keeping the cross-section of the S340 in stead of making an entirely new aircraft. This limited the S2000 to a 50-seater, which is too small for the market demand that developed during the late 90's when "everyone" wanted 70+seat turbo props. Or at least the possibility of a mix of 50-70 seaters.
If they had made a totally new aircraft, who knows; maybe they would have made a jet aircraft instead. But then it's not a "S2000 only with jet engines" anymore.
Last edited by Nick Figaretto; 25th September 2002 at 21:27.