GlobalEye vs King Air 90
The GlobalEye and the King Air 90 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Saab / Bombardier and Beechcraft respectively. The GlobalEye reaches 1,110 km/h — 2.2x the King Air 90's 494 km/h. The GlobalEye has an operational range of 11,000 km vs 2,446 km for the King Air 90. The GlobalEye operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 7,574 m for the King Air 90. At 45,100 kg MTOW, the GlobalEye is 8.4x the King Air 90's 5,352 kg. The GlobalEye has been produced in 5 units vs 3,100 for the King Air 90. The King Air 90 first flew 54 years before the GlobalEye (1964 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 |
| American twin-turboprop aircraft, prominently deployed for utility, corporate, and military purposes from the 1960s onward. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 1 January 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 3100 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 6,690 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 494 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,446 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,574 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,352 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,217 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 626 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the GlobalEye or King Air 90?
The GlobalEye is faster with a maximum speed of 1,110 km/h compared to the King Air 90's 494 km/h, a difference of 616 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GlobalEye or King Air 90?
The GlobalEye has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the King Air 90's 2,446 km.
Which can fly higher, the GlobalEye or King Air 90?
The GlobalEye has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the King Air 90's 7,574 meters (24,849 ft).
Which is heavier, the GlobalEye or King Air 90?
The GlobalEye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,100 kg compared to the King Air 90's 5,352 kg.
Which is larger, the GlobalEye or King Air 90?
The GlobalEye is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the King Air 90's 11.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the GlobalEye or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 entered service first in 1964, 56 years before the GlobalEye which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the GlobalEye or King Air 90?
The King Air 90 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,100 units compared to 5 units of the GlobalEye.