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P-8 Poseidon vs R-99 Erieye

P-8 Poseidon vs R-99 Erieye at a glance — top speed 907 vs 833 km/h, range 2,225 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 85,820 vs 24,100 kg.

Boeing P-8 Poseidon military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-8 Poseidon
Embraer R-99 Erieye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 R-99 Erieye
Specifications
P-8 Poseidon R-99 Erieye
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Embraer
First flight 25 April 2009 1 January 1999
Year introduced 2013 2001
Number produced 187 units N/A
Average unit price $150 million --
Wing area -- m² 51.2 m²
Wingspan 37.6 m 20.0 m
Height 12.8 m 6.8 m
Length 39.5 m 29.9 m
Maximum speed 907 km/h 833 km/h
Operational range 2,225 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 85,820 kg 24,100 kg
Empty weight 62,730 kg 12,591 kg
Total thrust 2 x 121 kN 2 x 40 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P-8 Poseidon or R-99 Erieye?
The P-8 Poseidon is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the R-99 Erieye's 833 km/h, a difference of 74 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P-8 Poseidon or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 2,225 km.
Which can fly higher, the P-8 Poseidon or R-99 Erieye?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the R-99 Erieye's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the P-8 Poseidon or R-99 Erieye?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 85,820 kg compared to the R-99 Erieye's 24,100 kg.
Which is larger, the P-8 Poseidon or R-99 Erieye?
The P-8 Poseidon is longer at 39.5 meters compared to the R-99 Erieye's 29.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the P-8 Poseidon or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye entered service first in 2001, 12 years before the P-8 Poseidon which entered service in 2013.