GlobalEye vs S-2 Tracker
The GlobalEye and the S-2 Tracker are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Saab / Bombardier and Grumman respectively. The GlobalEye reaches 1,110 km/h — 2.5x the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h. The GlobalEye has an operational range of 11,000 km vs 2,172 km for the S-2 Tracker. The GlobalEye operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 6,706 m for the S-2 Tracker. At 45,100 kg MTOW, the GlobalEye is 3.8x the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg. The GlobalEye has been produced in 5 units vs 1,284 for the S-2 Tracker. The S-2 Tracker first flew 66 years before the GlobalEye (1952 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 carrier-based anti-submarine aircraft, deployed during the Cold War, notably used in the Vietnam and Korean Wars. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 4 November 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1954 |
| Number produced | 1284 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 | 45.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 22.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 450 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,172 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,706 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,860 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8,308 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,137 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the GlobalEye or S-2 Tracker?
The GlobalEye is faster with a maximum speed of 1,110 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 660 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GlobalEye or S-2 Tracker?
The GlobalEye has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the GlobalEye or S-2 Tracker?
The GlobalEye has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the GlobalEye or S-2 Tracker?
The GlobalEye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,100 kg compared to the S-2 Tracker's 11,860 kg.
Which is larger, the GlobalEye or S-2 Tracker?
The GlobalEye is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the GlobalEye or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 66 years before the GlobalEye which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the GlobalEye or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 5 units of the GlobalEye.