E-8 Joint STARS vs GlobalEye
| American command and control aircraft, instrumental during Persian Gulf War, primarily deployed for surveillance and ground-target tracking missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing/Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 17 units |
| Average unit price | $250 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 | 283.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 44.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 46.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 152,407 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 77,564 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,709 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 |
| 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-8 Joint STARS or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye is faster with a maximum speed of 1,110 km/h compared to the E-8 Joint STARS's 853 km/h, a difference of 257 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-8 Joint STARS or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the E-8 Joint STARS's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-8 Joint STARS or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the E-8 Joint STARS's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-8 Joint STARS or GlobalEye?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 152,407 kg compared to the GlobalEye's 45,100 kg.
Which is larger, the E-8 Joint STARS or GlobalEye?
The E-8 Joint STARS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the GlobalEye's 30.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-8 Joint STARS or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye is more expensive at approximately $350 million per unit compared to the E-8 Joint STARS at $250 million.
Which entered service first, the E-8 Joint STARS or GlobalEye?
The E-8 Joint STARS entered service first in 1996, 24 years before the GlobalEye which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-8 Joint STARS or GlobalEye?
The E-8 Joint STARS has been produced in greater numbers with 17 units compared to 5 units of the GlobalEye.