GlobalEye vs Hawker 800
Overview
The GlobalEye and the Hawker 800 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Saab / Bombardier and Hawker Beechcraft respectively.
Top speed is 1,110 km/h for the GlobalEye vs 830 km/h for the Hawker 800. The GlobalEye has an operational range of 11,000 km vs 5,232 km for the Hawker 800. The GlobalEye operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 12,497 m for the Hawker 800. At 45,100 kg MTOW, the GlobalEye is 3.6x the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg.
The GlobalEye has been produced in 5 units vs 650 for the Hawker 800. Unit cost is $350M for the GlobalEye vs $13.78M for the Hawker 800. The Hawker 800 first flew 35 years before the GlobalEye (1983 vs 2018).
| 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 |
| British mid-size twinjet corporate aircraft, known for its international charters and private operations since the mid-1980s. | |
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| 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 |
| Wing area | 94.9 m² |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 30.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1110 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 11,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,100 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 23,690 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,345 kgf ◉ |
| 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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Detailed Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the GlobalEye or Hawker 800?
The GlobalEye is faster with a maximum speed of 1,110 km/h compared to the Hawker 800's 830 km/h, a difference of 280 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GlobalEye or Hawker 800?
The GlobalEye has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the Hawker 800's 5,232 km.
Which can fly higher, the GlobalEye or Hawker 800?
The GlobalEye has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Hawker 800's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the GlobalEye or Hawker 800?
The GlobalEye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,100 kg compared to the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the GlobalEye or Hawker 800?
The GlobalEye is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the Hawker 800's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the GlobalEye or Hawker 800?
The GlobalEye is more expensive at approximately $350 million per unit compared to the Hawker 800 at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the GlobalEye or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 entered service first in 1983, 37 years before the GlobalEye which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the GlobalEye or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 has been produced in greater numbers with 650 units compared to 5 units of the GlobalEye.