In the competitive regional aviation market, certain aircraft models may receive lasting recognition over the years while others, despite their capabilities, remain underappreciated. The Saab 2000 is one such example, the aircraft representing an ambitious leap forward in turboprop design with jet-like performance that is backed by the efficiency of propeller-driven propulsion. While its production run was relatively short, the aircraft has proven remarkably reliable, and even today, it remains a capable platform that is well relied on in select regional and military applications.