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E-3 Sentry AWACS vs GlobalEye

Boeing E-3 Sentry AWACS military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-3 Sentry AWACS
Saab GlobalEye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦🇸🇪 GlobalEye
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Specifications
E-3 Sentry AWACS GlobalEye
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Saab
First flight 9 February 1972 14 March 2018
Year introduced 1977 2020
Number produced 68 units 5 units
Average unit price $270 million $350 million
Wing area 283.0 m² 94.9 m²
Wingspan 44.4 m 29.0 m
Height 12.6 m 7.8 m
Length 46.6 m 30.3 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 1110 km/h
Operational range 7,400 km 11,000 km
Service ceiling 10,668 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 147,417 kg 45,100 kg
Empty weight 83,915 kg 23,690 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,438 kgf 2 x 3,345 kgf
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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.