E-3 Sentry AWACS vs GlobalEye
| American airborne early warning and control (AWACS) aircraft, principally used in NATO, UK, France, and Saudi Arabia since the Cold War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1977 |
| Number produced | 68 units |
| Average unit price | $270 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 | 283.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 44.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 12.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 46.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 7,400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,668 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 147,417 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 83,915 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 9,752 kgf 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye is faster with a maximum speed of 1,110 km/h compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 853 km/h, a difference of 257 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 7,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS's 10,668 meters (35,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or GlobalEye?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 147,417 kg compared to the GlobalEye's 45,100 kg.
Which is larger, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or GlobalEye?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the GlobalEye's 30.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye is more expensive at approximately $350 million per unit compared to the E-3 Sentry AWACS at $270 million.
Which entered service first, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or GlobalEye?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS entered service first in 1977, 43 years before the GlobalEye which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-3 Sentry AWACS or GlobalEye?
The E-3 Sentry AWACS has been produced in greater numbers with 68 units compared to 5 units of the GlobalEye.