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GlobalEye vs Tu-126 Moss

GlobalEye vs Tu-126 Moss at a glance — top speed 1,110 vs 790 km/h, range 11,000 vs 7,000 km, max takeoff weight 45,100 vs 171,000 kg, built 5 vs 9 units.

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Specifications
GlobalEye Tu-126 Moss
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada🇸🇪 Sweden 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Tupolev
First flight 14 March 2018 23 January 1962
Year introduced 2020 1965
Number produced 5 units 9 units
Average unit price $350 million --
Wing area 94.9 m² 311.1 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 51.4 m
Height 7.8 m 16.1 m
Length 30.3 m 56.5 m
Maximum speed 1110 km/h 790 km/h
Operational range 11,000 km 7,000 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 10,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,100 kg 171,000 kg
Empty weight 23,690 kg 103,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 4 x 11,033 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GlobalEye or Tu-126 Moss?
The GlobalEye is faster with a maximum speed of 1,110 km/h compared to the Tu-126 Moss's 790 km/h, a difference of 320 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GlobalEye or Tu-126 Moss?
The GlobalEye has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the Tu-126 Moss's 7,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the GlobalEye or Tu-126 Moss?
The GlobalEye has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Tu-126 Moss's 10,700 meters (35,104 ft).
Which is heavier, the GlobalEye or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 171,000 kg compared to the GlobalEye's 45,100 kg.
Which is larger, the GlobalEye or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss is longer at 56.5 meters compared to the GlobalEye's 30.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the GlobalEye or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss entered service first in 1965, 55 years before the GlobalEye which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the GlobalEye or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss has been produced in greater numbers with 9 units compared to 5 units of the GlobalEye.