Boeing TC-135W RC-135 Flight Training Variant
The Boeing TC-135W is a dedicated U.S. Air Force flight-deck training variant within the C-135 family. Operated by the 55th Wing, it supports routine cockpit training for crews and partner units that fly RC-135W Rivet Joint aircraft, preserving a distinct training boundary from operational reconnaissance and atmospheric-collection variants.
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Identity
- Aliases
- TC-135WTC-135Boeing TC-135
- Family Name
- Boeing TC-135W
- Full Name
- Boeing TC-135W RC-135 Flight Training Variant
- Roles
- militarytrainer
- Status
- active
- Type
- aircraft
Details
- Aircraft Specs
- Configuration
- fixed_wing
- Operating Modes
- land
- Takeoff Landing Capabilities
- conventional
- Description
- The Boeing TC-135W is a dedicated U.S. Air Force flight-deck training variant within the C-135 family. Operated by the 55th Wing, it supports routine cockpit training for crews and partner units that fly RC-135W Rivet Joint aircraft, preserving a distinct training boundary from operational reconnaissance and atmospheric-collection variants.
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- Creation Time
- August 14, 2026 at 05:37:21 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 14, 2026 at 05:37:21 UTC