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GlobalEye vs KJ-500

GlobalEye vs KJ-500 at a glance — top speed 1,110 vs 550 km/h, range 11,000 vs 5,700 km, max takeoff weight 45,100 vs 77,000 kg, built 5 vs 60 units.

Saab GlobalEye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦🇸🇪 GlobalEye
Shaanxi KJ-500 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 KJ-500
Specifications
GlobalEye KJ-500
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Shaanxi
First flight 14 March 2018 --
Year introduced 2020 2018
Number produced 5 units 60 units
Average unit price $350 million --
Wing area 94.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 29.0 m -- m
Height 7.8 m -- m
Length 30.3 m -- m
Maximum speed 1110 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 11,000 km 5,700 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 45,100 kg 77,000 kg
Empty weight 23,690 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GlobalEye or KJ-500?
The GlobalEye is faster with a maximum speed of 1,110 km/h compared to the KJ-500's 550 km/h, a difference of 560 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GlobalEye or KJ-500?
The GlobalEye has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the KJ-500's 5,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the GlobalEye or KJ-500?
The GlobalEye has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the KJ-500's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the GlobalEye or KJ-500?
The KJ-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,000 kg compared to the GlobalEye's 45,100 kg.
Which is larger, the GlobalEye or KJ-500?
The GlobalEye is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the KJ-500's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the GlobalEye or KJ-500?
The KJ-500 entered service first in 2018, 2 years before the GlobalEye which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the GlobalEye or KJ-500?
The KJ-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 5 units of the GlobalEye.