GlobalEye vs 340 AEW&C
| Swedish/Canadian airborne early warning and control platform, introduced in 2020, used for airborne, maritime, and ground surveillance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab / Bombardier |
| First flight | 14 March 2018 |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | 5 units |
| Average unit price | $350 million |
| Swedish twin-engine airborne early warning and control platform produced since late 1990s. | |
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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 | $-- million |
| Wing area | 94.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 30.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1110 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 11,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,100 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 23,690 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,690 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 42.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 21.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 522 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,155 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 10,300 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,390 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of 340 AEW&C by Gnolam.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the GlobalEye or 340 AEW&C?
The GlobalEye is faster with a maximum speed of 1,110 km/h compared to the 340 AEW&C's 522 km/h, a difference of 588 km/h.
Which has longer range, the GlobalEye or 340 AEW&C?
The GlobalEye has a longer range at 11,000 km compared to the 340 AEW&C's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the GlobalEye or 340 AEW&C?
The GlobalEye has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the 340 AEW&C's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the GlobalEye or 340 AEW&C?
The GlobalEye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,100 kg compared to the 340 AEW&C's 13,155 kg.
Which is larger, the GlobalEye or 340 AEW&C?
The GlobalEye is longer at 30.3 meters compared to the 340 AEW&C's 20.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the GlobalEye or 340 AEW&C?
The 340 AEW&C entered service first in 1997, 23 years before the GlobalEye which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the GlobalEye or 340 AEW&C?
The 340 AEW&C has been produced in greater numbers with 12 units compared to 5 units of the GlobalEye.