GlobalEye vs Hawker 800

Swedish/Canadian airborne early warning and control platform, introduced in 2020, used for airborne, maritime, and ground surveillance.
Picture of GlobalEye
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
British mid-size twinjet corporate aircraft, known for its international charters and private operations since the mid-1980s.
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft
First flight 26 June 1983
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 650 units
Average unit price $13.8 million
Wing area 94.9 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m â—‰
Height 7.8 m â—‰
Length 30.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1110 km/h â—‰
Operational range 11,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 45,100 kg â—‰
Empty weight 23,690 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Saab / Bombardier GlobalEye
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 16.6 m â—‰
Height 5.5 m â—‰
Length 15.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 830 km/h â—‰
Operational range 5,232 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,497 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,701 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,108 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,114 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 800

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the GlobalEye or Hawker 800?
The GlobalEye is faster with a maximum speed of 1,110 km/h compared to the Hawker 800's 830 km/h, a difference of 280 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GlobalEye or Hawker 800?
The GlobalEye has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the Hawker 800's 5,232 km.
Which can fly higher, the GlobalEye or Hawker 800?
The GlobalEye has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Hawker 800's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the GlobalEye or Hawker 800?
The GlobalEye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,100 kg compared to the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the GlobalEye or Hawker 800?
The GlobalEye is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the Hawker 800's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the GlobalEye or Hawker 800?
The GlobalEye is more expensive at approximately $350 million per unit compared to the Hawker 800 at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the GlobalEye or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 entered service first in 1983, 37 years before the GlobalEye which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the GlobalEye or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 has been produced in greater numbers with 650 units compared to 5 units of the GlobalEye.