Boeing RC-135V/W Rivet Joint Reconnaissance Aircraft Variant
The Boeing RC-135V/W Rivet Joint is an extensively modified C-135 reconnaissance variant that provides near-real-time signals intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination for theater and national consumers. Its mission systems, communications suite, and upgraded glass cockpit support persistent electromagnetic-spectrum intelligence operations; the current fleet is derived from the KC-135/C-135 lineage.
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Identity
- Aliases
- RC-135V/W Rivet JointRC-135 Rivet JointRivet JointRC-135VRC-135W
- Family Name
- Boeing RC-135V/W Rivet Joint
- Full Name
- Boeing RC-135V/W Rivet Joint Reconnaissance Aircraft Variant
- Roles
- militaryreconnaissancecommunications
- Status
- active
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Crew Capacity
- 26
- Cruise Speed
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- Max Takeoff Mass
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- Operating Modes
- land
- Range
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- Service Ceiling
- …
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Boeing RC-135V/W Rivet Joint is an extensively modified C-135 reconnaissance variant that provides near-real-time signals intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination for theater and national consumers. Its mission systems, communications suite, and upgraded glass cockpit support persistent electromagnetic-spectrum intelligence operations; the current fleet is derived from the KC-135/C-135 lineage.
- Dimensions
- Height
- …
- Length
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- Wingspan
- …
- Manufacturer
- Parent Vehicle Family
- Propulsion Configurations
- Entries
- Count
- 4
- Placement
- nacelle
- Propulsion System
- Role
- main
- Stage
- airframe
- Variant Notes
- Four exact CFM International F108-CF-201 high-bypass turbofans; Boeing RC-135V/W Rivet Joint.
- Name
- RC-135V/W F108-CF-201 installation
- Notes
- The U.S. Air Force specifies four CFM International F108-CF-201 high-bypass turbofans on RC-135V/W Rivet Joint.
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- Creation Time
- August 14, 2026 at 05:16:59 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 15, 2026 at 10:36:42 UTC