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GlobalEye vs ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle

GlobalEye vs ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle at a glance — top speed 1,110 vs 660 km/h, range 11,000 vs 5,615 km, max takeoff weight 45,100 vs 61,000 kg, built 5 vs 4 units.

Specifications
GlobalEye ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Shaanxi
First flight 14 March 2018 1 January 2010
Year introduced 2020 2011
Number produced 5 units 4 units
Average unit price $350 million --
Wing area 94.9 m² 121.9 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 38.0 m
Height 7.8 m 11.2 m
Length 30.3 m 34.0 m
Maximum speed 1110 km/h 660 km/h
Operational range 11,000 km 5,615 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 10,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,100 kg 61,000 kg
Empty weight 23,690 kg 35,490 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 4 x 3,170 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GlobalEye or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The GlobalEye is faster with a maximum speed of 1,110 km/h compared to the ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle's 660 km/h, a difference of 450 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GlobalEye or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The GlobalEye has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle's 5,615 km.
Which can fly higher, the GlobalEye or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The GlobalEye has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle's 10,400 meters (34,120 ft).
Which is heavier, the GlobalEye or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the GlobalEye's 45,100 kg.
Which is larger, the GlobalEye or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the GlobalEye's 30.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the GlobalEye or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle entered service first in 2011, 9 years before the GlobalEye which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the GlobalEye or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The GlobalEye has been produced in greater numbers with 5 units compared to 4 units of the ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle.