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GlobalEye vs Cirrus SR22

GlobalEye vs Cirrus SR22 at a glance — top speed 1,110 vs 343 km/h, range 11,000 vs 1,943 km, max takeoff weight 45,100 vs 1,633 kg, built 5 vs 8,785 units.

Saab GlobalEye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦🇸🇪 GlobalEye
Cirrus SR22 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Cirrus SR22
Specifications
GlobalEye Cirrus SR22
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Cirrus
First flight 14 March 2018 1 November 2000
Year introduced 2020 2001
Number produced 5 units 8785 units
Average unit price $350 million $850K
Wing area 94.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 11.7 m
Height 7.8 m 2.7 m
Length 30.3 m 7.9 m
Maximum speed 1110 km/h 343 km/h
Operational range 11,000 km 1,943 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,100 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight 23,690 kg 1,029 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 1 x 231 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GlobalEye or Cirrus SR22?
The GlobalEye is faster with a maximum speed of 1,110 km/h compared to the Cirrus SR22's 343 km/h, a difference of 767 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GlobalEye or Cirrus SR22?
The GlobalEye has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,943 km.
Which can fly higher, the GlobalEye or Cirrus SR22?
The GlobalEye has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Cirrus SR22's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the GlobalEye or Cirrus SR22?
The GlobalEye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,100 kg compared to the Cirrus SR22's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the GlobalEye or Cirrus SR22?
The GlobalEye is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the Cirrus SR22's 7.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the GlobalEye or Cirrus SR22?
The GlobalEye is more expensive at approximately $350 million per unit compared to the Cirrus SR22 at $0.8 million.
Which entered service first, the GlobalEye or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 entered service first in 2001, 19 years before the GlobalEye which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the GlobalEye or Cirrus SR22?
The Cirrus SR22 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,785 units compared to 5 units of the GlobalEye.