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GlobalEye vs R-99 Erieye

GlobalEye vs R-99 Erieye at a glance — top speed 1,110 vs 833 km/h, range 11,000 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 45,100 vs 24,100 kg.

Saab GlobalEye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦🇸🇪 GlobalEye
Embraer R-99 Erieye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 R-99 Erieye
Specifications
GlobalEye R-99 Erieye
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Embraer
First flight 14 March 2018 1 January 1999
Year introduced 2020 2001
Number produced 5 units N/A
Average unit price $350 million --
Wing area 94.9 m² 51.2 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 20.0 m
Height 7.8 m 6.8 m
Length 30.3 m 29.9 m
Maximum speed 1110 km/h 833 km/h
Operational range 11,000 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,100 kg 24,100 kg
Empty weight 23,690 kg 12,591 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 2 x 40 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GlobalEye or R-99 Erieye?
The GlobalEye is faster with a maximum speed of 1,110 km/h compared to the R-99 Erieye's 833 km/h, a difference of 277 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GlobalEye or R-99 Erieye?
The GlobalEye has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the R-99 Erieye's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the GlobalEye or R-99 Erieye?
The GlobalEye has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the R-99 Erieye's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the GlobalEye or R-99 Erieye?
The GlobalEye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,100 kg compared to the R-99 Erieye's 24,100 kg.
Which is larger, the GlobalEye or R-99 Erieye?
The GlobalEye is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the R-99 Erieye's 29.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the GlobalEye or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye entered service first in 2001, 19 years before the GlobalEye which entered service in 2020.