GlobalEye vs A-50 Mainstay

Swedish/Canadian airborne early warning and control platform, introduced in 2020, used for airborne, maritime, and ground surveillance.
Picture of GlobalEye
Origin country πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab / Bombardier
First flight 14 March 2018
Year of introduction 2020
Number produced 5 units
Average unit price $350 million
Russian airborne early warning and control aircraft, developed during the Cold War to extend radar coverage and coordinate air operations across vast distances.
Picture of A-50 Mainstay
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev
First flight 19 December 1978
Year of introduction 1985
Number produced 42 units
Average unit price $300 million
Wing area 94.9 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 29.0 m β—‰
Height 7.8 m β—‰
Length 30.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1110 km/h β—‰
Operational range 11,000 km β—‰
Service ceiling 16,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 45,100 kg β—‰
Empty weight 23,690 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf β—‰
Wing area 300.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 50.6 m β—‰
Height 14.8 m β—‰
Length 46.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 850 km/h β—‰
Operational range 7,500 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 190,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 61,000 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 12,000 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of A-50 Mainstay

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