747 vs GlobalEye
The 747 and the GlobalEye are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Saab / Bombardier respectively. Top speed is 1,014 km/h for the 747 vs 1,110 km/h for the GlobalEye. The 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 11,000 km for the GlobalEye. The GlobalEye operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 13,746 m for the 747. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the 747 is 8.4x the GlobalEye's 45,100 kg. The 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 5 for the GlobalEye. Unit cost is $285M for the 747 vs $350M for the GlobalEye. The 747 first flew 49 years before the GlobalEye (1969 vs 2018).
| American wide-body commercial jet airliner, conceived in the 1960s and renowned for transcontinental and transatlantic flights. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1574 units |
| Average unit price | $285 million |
| Swedish/Canadian airborne early warning and control platform, introduced in 2020, used for airborne, maritime, and ground surveillance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab / Bombardier |
| First flight | 14 March 2018 |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | 5 units |
| Average unit price | $350 million |
| Wing area | 511.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 59.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 19.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 70.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1014 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 12,150 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,746 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 377,842 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 173,726 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 25,719 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 94.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 30.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1110 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 11,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,100 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 23,690 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,690 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 747 or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye is faster with a maximum speed of 1,110 km/h compared to the 747's 1,014 km/h, a difference of 96 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 747 or GlobalEye?
The 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the GlobalEye's 11,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the 747 or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the 747's 13,746 meters (45,098 ft).
Which is heavier, the 747 or GlobalEye?
The 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the GlobalEye's 45,100 kg.
Which is larger, the 747 or GlobalEye?
The 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the GlobalEye's 30.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 747 or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye is more expensive at approximately $350 million per unit compared to the 747 at $285 million.
Which entered service first, the 747 or GlobalEye?
The 747 entered service first in 1970, 50 years before the GlobalEye which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 747 or GlobalEye?
The 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 5 units of the GlobalEye.