The Boeing RC-135 is a family of large reconnaissance aircraft built by Boeing and modified by a number of companies, including General Dynamics, Lockheed, LTV, E-Systems, L3Harris …

A USAF RC-135V/W Rivet Joint disconnects from a USAF KC-10 Extender after receiving fuel near Iraq on Dec. 5, 2016. The RC-135 fleet has been present in every sizeable U.S. conflict …

Oct 27, 2020 · Boeing RC-135 is a four engine, medium weight reconnaissance aircraft designed and manufactured by Boeing Defence and Integrated Systems for the US Air Force (USAF). …

U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) extensively modified RC-135 reconnaissance fleet. This enables a nose-to-tail overhaul every four years. The vast sensor suite upgrades enable detection, …

The RC - 135S Cobra Ball is a rapidly deployable aircraft, which flies Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed missions of national priority to collect optical and electronic data on ballistic targets. This data …

Mar 26, 2024 · The RC-135 'Rivet Joint' aircraft provides on-scene intelligence collection for theater and national level consumers. With a crew of 27-30, the RC-135 has a range of 3,900 …

These newer aircraft sport additional antennae, radar platforms, bulges, stings, and other less-than-aerodynamic shapes to accommodate the exotic electronics. Today, the RC-135 flies in …

Apr 15, 2025 · A U.S. Air Force RC-135 Rivet Joint assigned to the 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron received aerial refueling by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air …

The RC-135U Combat Sent provides strategic electronic reconnaissance information to the president, secretary of defense, Department of Defense leaders, and theater commanders.

Nov 20, 2023 · The RC-135 platform saves lives and affects military actions worldwide by using unique software suites to assist in collecting intelligence data. The Cold War raged on in 1959 …