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R-99 Erieye vs Saab 340 AEW&C

R-99 Erieye vs Saab 340 AEW&C at a glance — top speed 833 vs 522 km/h, range 3,000 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 24,100 vs 13,155 kg.

Embraer R-99 Erieye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 R-99 Erieye
Saab 340 AEW&C military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
R-99 Erieye Saab 340 AEW&C
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Saab
First flight 1 January 1999 1 January 1994
Year introduced 2001 1997
Number produced N/A 12 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 51.2 m² 42.0 m²
Wingspan 20.0 m 21.4 m
Height 6.8 m 7.0 m
Length 29.9 m 20.6 m
Maximum speed 833 km/h 522 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 11,278 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 24,100 kg 13,155 kg
Empty weight 12,591 kg 10,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 40 kN 2 x 1,390 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the R-99 Erieye or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The R-99 Erieye is faster with a maximum speed of 833 km/h compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 522 km/h, a difference of 311 km/h.
Which has longer range, the R-99 Erieye or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The R-99 Erieye has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the R-99 Erieye or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The R-99 Erieye has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the R-99 Erieye or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The R-99 Erieye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,100 kg compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 13,155 kg.
Which is larger, the R-99 Erieye or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The R-99 Erieye is longer at 29.9 meters compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 20.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the R-99 Erieye or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Saab 340 AEW&C entered service first in 1997, 4 years before the R-99 Erieye which entered service in 2001.