Hawker 800 vs 340 AEW&C
The Hawker 800 and the 340 AEW&C are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Hawker Beechcraft and Saab respectively. Top speed is 830 km/h for the Hawker 800 vs 522 km/h for the 340 AEW&C. The Hawker 800 has an operational range of 5,232 km vs 1,300 km for the 340 AEW&C. The Hawker 800 operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 7,620 m for the 340 AEW&C. The Hawker 800 has been produced in 650 units vs 12 for the 340 AEW&C. The Hawker 800 first flew 11 years before the 340 AEW&C (1983 vs 1994).
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| 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 |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1997 |
| Number produced | 12 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 16.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 830 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,232 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,701 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,108 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,057 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 42.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 21.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 522 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,155 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 10,300 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 695 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hawker 800 or 340 AEW&C?
The Hawker 800 is faster with a maximum speed of 830 km/h compared to the 340 AEW&C's 522 km/h, a difference of 308 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 800 or 340 AEW&C?
The Hawker 800 has a longer range at 5,232 km compared to the 340 AEW&C's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 800 or 340 AEW&C?
The Hawker 800 has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the 340 AEW&C's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 800 or 340 AEW&C?
The 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 340 AEW&C?
The 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 340 AEW&C?
The Hawker 800 entered service first in 1983, 14 years before the 340 AEW&C which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 800 or 340 AEW&C?
The Hawker 800 has been produced in greater numbers with 650 units compared to 12 units of the 340 AEW&C.