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E-2 Hawkeye vs GlobalEye

Grumman E-2 Hawkeye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-2 Hawkeye
Saab GlobalEye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦🇸🇪 GlobalEye
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Specifications
E-2 Hawkeye GlobalEye
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Saab
First flight 21 October 1960 14 March 2018
Year introduced 1964 2020
Number produced 313 units 5 units
Average unit price $232 million $350 million
Wing area 65.0 m² 94.9 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 29.0 m
Height 5.6 m 7.8 m
Length 17.6 m 30.3 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 1110 km/h
Operational range 2,708 km 11,000 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 57,500 kg 45,100 kg
Empty weight 19,536 kg 23,690 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,803 kW 2 x 6,690 kgf
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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.