E-2 Hawkeye vs GlobalEye
| American all-weather, carrier-capable tactical airborne early warning aircraft, significant for its Cold War to contemporary deployments. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 21 October 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 313 units |
| Average unit price | $232 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 | 65.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 24.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 648 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,708 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,577 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 57,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 19,536 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,803 kW â—‰ |
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| 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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Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the E-2 Hawkeye or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye is faster with a maximum speed of 1,110 km/h compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 648 km/h, a difference of 462 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-2 Hawkeye or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 2,708 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-2 Hawkeye or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 10,577 meters (34,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-2 Hawkeye or GlobalEye?
The E-2 Hawkeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 57,500 kg compared to the GlobalEye's 45,100 kg.
Which is larger, the E-2 Hawkeye or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the E-2 Hawkeye's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-2 Hawkeye or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye is more expensive at approximately $350 million per unit compared to the E-2 Hawkeye at $232 million.
Which entered service first, the E-2 Hawkeye or GlobalEye?
The E-2 Hawkeye entered service first in 1964, 56 years before the GlobalEye which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-2 Hawkeye or GlobalEye?
The E-2 Hawkeye has been produced in greater numbers with 313 units compared to 5 units of the GlobalEye.