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Hawker 800 vs Saab 340 AEW&C

Hawker 800 vs Saab 340 AEW&C at a glance — top speed 830 vs 522 km/h, range 5,232 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 12,701 vs 13,155 kg, built 650 vs 12 units.

Hawker 800 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 800
Saab 340 AEW&C military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 Saab 340 AEW&C
Specifications
Hawker 800 Saab 340 AEW&C
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft Saab
First flight 26 June 1983 1 January 1994
Year introduced 1983 1997
Number produced 650 units 12 units
Average unit price $13.8 million --
Wing area -- m² 42.0 m²
Wingspan 16.6 m 21.4 m
Height 5.5 m 7.0 m
Length 15.6 m 20.6 m
Maximum speed 830 km/h 522 km/h
Operational range 5,232 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,701 kg 13,155 kg
Empty weight 7,108 kg 10,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,114 kgf 2 x 1,390 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 800 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Hawker 800 is faster with a maximum speed of 830 km/h compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 522 km/h, a difference of 308 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 800 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Hawker 800 has a longer range at 5,232 km compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 800 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Hawker 800 has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 800 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Saab 340 AEW&C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,155 kg compared to the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 800 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Saab 340 AEW&C is longer at 20.6 meters compared to the Hawker 800's 15.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 800 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Hawker 800 entered service first in 1983, 14 years before the Saab 340 AEW&C which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 800 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Hawker 800 has been produced in greater numbers with 650 units compared to 12 units of the Saab 340 AEW&C.