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E-8 Joint STARS vs P-8 Poseidon

Boeing/Northrop Grumman E-8 Joint STARS military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-8 Joint STARS
Boeing P-8 Poseidon military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-8 Poseidon
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Specifications
E-8 Joint STARS P-8 Poseidon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing/Northrop Grumman Boeing
First flight 1 January 1994 25 April 2009
Year introduced 1996 2013
Number produced 17 units 187 units
Average unit price $250 million $150 million
Wing area 283.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 44.4 m 37.6 m
Height 13.0 m 12.8 m
Length 46.6 m 39.5 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 907 km/h
Operational range 6,821 km 2,225 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 152,407 kg 85,820 kg
Empty weight 77,564 kg 62,730 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,177 kgf 2 x 61 kN
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Overview

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

Top speed is 853 km/h for the E-8 Joint STARS vs 907 km/h for the P-8 Poseidon. The E-8 Joint STARS has an operational range of 6,821 km vs 2,225 km for the P-8 Poseidon. The E-8 Joint STARS operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 12,500 m for the P-8 Poseidon.

The E-8 Joint STARS has been produced in 17 units vs 187 for the P-8 Poseidon. Unit cost is $250M for the E-8 Joint STARS vs $150M for the P-8 Poseidon. The E-8 Joint STARS first flew 15 years before the P-8 Poseidon (1994 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-8 Joint STARS or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the E-8 Joint STARS's 853 km/h, a difference of 54 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-8 Joint STARS or P-8 Poseidon?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a longer range at 6,821 km compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 2,225 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-8 Joint STARS or P-8 Poseidon?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-8 Joint STARS or P-8 Poseidon?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 152,407 kg compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 85,820 kg.
Which is larger, the E-8 Joint STARS or P-8 Poseidon?
The E-8 Joint STARS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 39.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the E-8 Joint STARS or P-8 Poseidon?
The E-8 Joint STARS is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the P-8 Poseidon at $150 million.
Which entered service first, the E-8 Joint STARS or P-8 Poseidon?
The E-8 Joint STARS entered service first in 1996, 17 years before the P-8 Poseidon which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-8 Joint STARS or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has been produced in greater numbers with 187 units compared to 17 units of the E-8 Joint STARS.