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Saab GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control Family

The Saab GlobalEye is a swing-role airborne early warning and control family based on a modified Bombardier Global 6000 business jet. Saab’s Erieye Extended Range radar and integrated active and passive sensors provide long-range surveillance and command-and-control coverage across air, maritime, and land domains; the first GlobalEye aircraft completed its maiden flight on March 14, 2018.

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Aliases
Saab GlobalEyeGlobalEyeGlobalEye AEW&CGlobal 6000 GlobalEye
Family Name
Saab GlobalEye
Full Name
Saab GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control Family
Roles
militaryreconnaissance
Status
active
Type
aircraft

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Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Saab GlobalEye is a swing-role airborne early warning and control family based on a modified Bombardier Global 6000 business jet. Saab’s Erieye Extended Range radar and integrated active and passive sensors provide long-range surveillance and command-and-control coverage across air, maritime, and land domains; the first GlobalEye aircraft completed its maiden flight on March 14, 2018.
First Flight Year
2,018
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Creation Time
August 13, 2026 at 23:47:48 UTC
Updated Time
August 13, 2026 at 23:47:48 UTC
Saab GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control Family - AeroVia