Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) vs Saab AB GlobalEye AEW&C
Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) and Saab AB GlobalEye AEW&C are both other, compared here on public specifications. The Saab AB GlobalEye AEW&C leads on range (11,000 vs 7,400 km).
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Full spec sheet
 Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS)
Wins 1/4 |  Saab AB GlobalEye AEW&C
Wins 3/4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 853 km/h | 1,110 km/h ✓ |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 579 km/h | N/A |
| Range (km) | 7,400 km | 11,000 km ✓ |
| Service ceiling (m) | 8,839 m | N/A |
| Endurance (h) | 8 h | 11 h ✓ |
| Engagement range (km) | N/A | 550 km |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 46.61 m | 30.3 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 83,915 kg | N/A |
| Combat weight (kg) | 156,036 kg | N/A |
| Propulsion | ||
| Thrust (kN) | 96 kN | N/A |
| Sensors & avionics | ||
| Radar range (km) | N/A | 550 km |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 68 ✓ | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) and Saab AB GlobalEye AEW&C? +
The Saab AB GlobalEye AEW&C is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 1,110 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Saab AB GlobalEye AEW&C has the longest range at 11,000 km.
Which has the longer engagement range? +
The Saab AB GlobalEye AEW&C has the longest engagement range at 550 km.
Which has the higher endurance? +
The Saab AB GlobalEye AEW&C has the higher endurance at 11 h.
Which has the higher units built? +
The Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) has the higher units built at 68.
Is the Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) better than the Saab AB GlobalEye AEW&C? +
On the public specs we track, the Saab AB GlobalEye AEW&C leads on 3 of 4 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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