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EA-18G Growler vs GlobalEye

EA-18G Growler vs GlobalEye at a glance — top speed 1,900 vs 1,110 km/h, range 2,346 vs 11,000 km, max takeoff weight 29,964 vs 45,100 kg, built 165 vs 5 units.

Boeing EA-18G Growler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-18G Growler
Saab GlobalEye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦🇸🇪 GlobalEye
Specifications
EA-18G Growler GlobalEye
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Saab
First flight 15 August 2006 14 March 2018
Year introduced 2009 2020
Number produced 165 units 5 units
Average unit price $125 million $350 million
Wing area 46.5 m² 94.9 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 29.0 m
Height 4.9 m 7.8 m
Length 18.3 m 30.3 m
Maximum speed 1900 km/h 1110 km/h
Operational range 2,346 km 11,000 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,964 kg 45,100 kg
Empty weight 15,011 kg 23,690 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf 2 x 6,690 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EA-18G Growler or GlobalEye?
The EA-18G Growler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the GlobalEye's 1,110 km/h, a difference of 790 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-18G Growler or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the EA-18G Growler's 2,346 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-18G Growler or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the EA-18G Growler's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-18G Growler or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,100 kg compared to the EA-18G Growler's 29,964 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-18G Growler or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the EA-18G Growler's 18.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EA-18G Growler or GlobalEye?
The GlobalEye is more expensive at approximately $350 million per unit compared to the EA-18G Growler at $125 million.
Which entered service first, the EA-18G Growler or GlobalEye?
The EA-18G Growler entered service first in 2009, 11 years before the GlobalEye which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-18G Growler or GlobalEye?
The EA-18G Growler has been produced in greater numbers with 165 units compared to 5 units of the GlobalEye.