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GlobalEye vs P-8 Poseidon

GlobalEye vs P-8 Poseidon at a glance — top speed 1,110 vs 907 km/h, range 11,000 vs 2,225 km, max takeoff weight 45,100 vs 85,820 kg, built 5 vs 187 units.

Saab GlobalEye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦🇸🇪 GlobalEye
Boeing P-8 Poseidon military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-8 Poseidon
Specifications
GlobalEye P-8 Poseidon
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Boeing
First flight 14 March 2018 25 April 2009
Year introduced 2020 2013
Number produced 5 units 187 units
Average unit price $350 million $150 million
Wing area 94.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 37.6 m
Height 7.8 m 12.8 m
Length 30.3 m 39.5 m
Maximum speed 1110 km/h 907 km/h
Operational range 11,000 km 2,225 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,100 kg 85,820 kg
Empty weight 23,690 kg 62,730 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 2 x 121 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GlobalEye or P-8 Poseidon?
The GlobalEye is faster with a maximum speed of 1,110 km/h compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 907 km/h, a difference of 203 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GlobalEye or P-8 Poseidon?
The GlobalEye has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 2,225 km.
Which can fly higher, the GlobalEye or P-8 Poseidon?
The GlobalEye has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the GlobalEye or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 85,820 kg compared to the GlobalEye's 45,100 kg.
Which is larger, the GlobalEye or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is longer at 39.5 meters compared to the GlobalEye's 30.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the GlobalEye or P-8 Poseidon?
The GlobalEye is more expensive at approximately $350 million per unit compared to the P-8 Poseidon at $150 million.
Which entered service first, the GlobalEye or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon entered service first in 2013, 7 years before the GlobalEye which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the GlobalEye or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has been produced in greater numbers with 187 units compared to 5 units of the GlobalEye.