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BD-700 Global Express vs GlobalEye

BD-700 Global Express vs GlobalEye at a glance — top speed 950 vs 1,110 km/h, range 11,100 vs 11,000 km, max takeoff weight 45,132 vs 45,100 kg, built 816 vs 5 units.

Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global Express
Saab GlobalEye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦🇸🇪 GlobalEye
Specifications
BD-700 Global Express GlobalEye
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇦 Canada🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Saab
First flight 13 October 1996 14 March 2018
Year introduced 1999 2020
Number produced 816 units 5 units
Average unit price $40 million $350 million
Wing area 95.0 m² 94.9 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 29.0 m
Height 7.3 m 7.8 m
Length 30.3 m 30.3 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 1110 km/h
Operational range 11,100 km 11,000 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg 45,100 kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg 23,690 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 2 x 6,690 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye is faster with a maximum speed of 1,110 km/h compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 950 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or GlobalEye?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the GlobalEye's 11,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 15,545 meters (51,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or GlobalEye?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,132 kg compared to the GlobalEye's 45,100 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or GlobalEye?
Both the BD-700 Global Express and GlobalEye are 30.3 meters long.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye is more expensive at approximately $350 million per unit compared to the BD-700 Global Express at $40 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or GlobalEye?
The BD-700 Global Express entered service first in 1999, 21 years before the GlobalEye which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BD-700 Global Express or GlobalEye?
The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 5 units of the GlobalEye.