airborne early warning and control platform
GlobalEye
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The Saab GlobalEye is a multi-role airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) platform from Swedish defence and security company Saab. In service since April 2020, GlobalEye consists of a suite of sensors using Saab's Erieye ER (Extended Range) radar and mission system, installed in the Bombardier Global 6000/6500 long-range business jet.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
- Manufacturer
- Saab Group
- First flight
- 2018-03-14
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 400 kt
- Max speed
- 500 kt
- Range
- 216 nm
- Service ceiling
- 35,000 ft
- Rate of climb
- 4,000 ft/min
- Max takeoff weight
- 70,000 lb
- Empty weight
- 50,000 lb
- Fuel capacity
- 2,000 US gal
- Powerplant
- Bombardier Global 6000 engine
- Engines
- 2
- Seats
- 13
- Length
- 99 ft
- Wingspan
- 94 ft
- Height
- 27 ft
- Number built
- 5
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.