E-7 Wedgetail vs R-99 Erieye
Overview
The E-7 Wedgetail and the R-99 Erieye are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Embraer respectively.
Top speed is 853 km/h for the E-7 Wedgetail vs 833 km/h for the R-99 Erieye. The E-7 Wedgetail has an operational range of 6,500 km vs 3,000 km for the R-99 Erieye. The E-7 Wedgetail operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 11,278 m for the R-99 Erieye. At 77,600 kg MTOW, the E-7 Wedgetail is 3.2x the R-99 Erieye's 24,100 kg.
The R-99 Erieye first flew 5 years before the E-7 Wedgetail (1999 vs 2004).
| American twin-engine airborne early warning and control aircraft, developed in the early 21st century, deployed for tactical battle management and surveillance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 1 January 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Number produced | 15 units |
| Average unit price | $400 million |
| Brazilian airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft based on the Embraer ERJ-145 regional jet, fitted with the dorsal Saab Erieye radar. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 1 January 1999 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 91.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 35.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 12.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 33.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 6,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 77,600 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 46,606 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 61 kN ◉ |
| Wing area | 51.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 29.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 833 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 24,100 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,591 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 20 kN ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the E-7 Wedgetail or R-99 Erieye?
The E-7 Wedgetail is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the R-99 Erieye's 833 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-7 Wedgetail or R-99 Erieye?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the R-99 Erieye's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-7 Wedgetail or R-99 Erieye?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the R-99 Erieye's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-7 Wedgetail or R-99 Erieye?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,600 kg compared to the R-99 Erieye's 24,100 kg.
Which is larger, the E-7 Wedgetail or R-99 Erieye?
The E-7 Wedgetail is longer at 33.6 meters compared to the R-99 Erieye's 29.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-7 Wedgetail or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye entered service first in 2001, 9 years before the E-7 Wedgetail which entered service in 2010.