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E-8 Joint STARS vs Hawker 800

Overview

The E-8 Joint STARS and the Hawker 800 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing/Northrop Grumman and Hawker Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 853 km/h for the E-8 Joint STARS vs 830 km/h for the Hawker 800. The E-8 Joint STARS has an operational range of 6,821 km vs 5,232 km for the Hawker 800. The E-8 Joint STARS operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 12,497 m for the Hawker 800. At 152,407 kg MTOW, the E-8 Joint STARS is 12:1 the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg.

The E-8 Joint STARS has been produced in 17 units vs 650 for the Hawker 800. Unit cost is $250M for the E-8 Joint STARS vs $13.78M for the Hawker 800. The Hawker 800 first flew 11 years before the E-8 Joint STARS (1983 vs 1994).

E-8 Joint STARS

American command and control aircraft, instrumental during Persian Gulf War, primarily deployed for surveillance and ground-target tracking missions.
Boeing/Northrop Grumman E-8 Joint STARS military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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
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Hawker 800

British mid-size twinjet corporate aircraft, known for its international charters and private operations since the mid-1980s.
Hawker 800 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft
First flight 26 June 1983
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 650 units
Average unit price $13.8 million
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E-8 Joint STARS

Wing area 283.4 m²
Wingspan 44.4 m ◉
Height 13.0 m ◉
Length 46.6 m ◉
Maximum speed 853 km/h ◉
Operational range 6,821 km ◉
Service ceiling 12,802 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 152,407 kg ◉
Empty weight 77,564 kg ◉
Total thrust 4 x 2,177 kgf ◉

Hawker 800

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 16.6 m ◉
Height 5.5 m ◉
Length 15.6 m ◉
Maximum speed 830 km/h ◉
Operational range 5,232 km ◉
Service ceiling 12,497 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 12,701 kg ◉
Empty weight 7,108 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 1,057 kgf ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-8 Joint STARS or Hawker 800?
The E-8 Joint STARS is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the Hawker 800's 830 km/h, a difference of 23 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-8 Joint STARS or Hawker 800?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a longer range at 6,821 km compared to the Hawker 800's 5,232 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-8 Joint STARS or Hawker 800?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the Hawker 800's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-8 Joint STARS or Hawker 800?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 152,407 kg compared to the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the E-8 Joint STARS or Hawker 800?
The E-8 Joint STARS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the Hawker 800's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-8 Joint STARS or Hawker 800?
The E-8 Joint STARS is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the Hawker 800 at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the E-8 Joint STARS or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 entered service first in 1983, 13 years before the E-8 Joint STARS which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-8 Joint STARS or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 has been produced in greater numbers with 650 units compared to 17 units of the E-8 Joint STARS.

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