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P-8 Poseidon vs Saab 340 AEW&C

P-8 Poseidon vs Saab 340 AEW&C at a glance — top speed 907 vs 522 km/h, range 2,225 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 85,820 vs 13,155 kg, built 187 vs 12 units.

Boeing P-8 Poseidon military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-8 Poseidon
Saab 340 AEW&C military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 Saab 340 AEW&C
Specifications
P-8 Poseidon Saab 340 AEW&C
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Saab
First flight 25 April 2009 1 January 1994
Year introduced 2013 1997
Number produced 187 units 12 units
Average unit price $150 million --
Wing area -- m² 42.0 m²
Wingspan 37.6 m 21.4 m
Height 12.8 m 7.0 m
Length 39.5 m 20.6 m
Maximum speed 907 km/h 522 km/h
Operational range 2,225 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 85,820 kg 13,155 kg
Empty weight 62,730 kg 10,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 121 kN 2 x 1,390 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P-8 Poseidon or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The P-8 Poseidon is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 522 km/h, a difference of 385 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P-8 Poseidon or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The P-8 Poseidon has a longer range at 2,225 km compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the P-8 Poseidon or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the P-8 Poseidon or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 85,820 kg compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 13,155 kg.
Which is larger, the P-8 Poseidon or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The P-8 Poseidon is longer at 39.5 meters compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 20.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the P-8 Poseidon or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Saab 340 AEW&C entered service first in 1997, 16 years before the P-8 Poseidon which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P-8 Poseidon or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The P-8 Poseidon has been produced in greater numbers with 187 units compared to 12 units of the Saab 340 AEW&C.