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
- Cruise Speed Kph
- 805
- Max Takeoff Mass Kg
- 133,633
- Operating Modes
- land
- Range Km
- 6,500
- Service Ceiling M
- 15,240
- 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.
- Manufacturer
- Parent Vehicle Family
- Propulsion Configurations
- Entries
- Nested value
- 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 14, 2026 at 05:27:24 UTC