GlobalEye vs RC-135 Rivet Joint
| 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 reconnaissance aircraft, routinely deployed since the Cold War era, esteemed for its crucial surveillance roles worldwide. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 1 January 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 32 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 â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,100 kg |
| Empty weight | 23,690 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,690 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 5,552 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the GlobalEye or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The GlobalEye is faster with a maximum speed of 1,110 km/h compared to the RC-135 Rivet Joint's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GlobalEye or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The GlobalEye has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the RC-135 Rivet Joint's 5,552 km.
Which can fly higher, the GlobalEye or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The GlobalEye has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the RC-135 Rivet Joint's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the GlobalEye or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The GlobalEye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,100 kg compared to the RC-135 Rivet Joint's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the GlobalEye or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The GlobalEye is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the RC-135 Rivet Joint's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the GlobalEye or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint entered service first in 1961, 59 years before the GlobalEye which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the GlobalEye or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint has been produced in greater numbers with 32 units compared to 5 units of the GlobalEye.