How many RC-135S are there?
How many RC-135S are there?
Boeing RC-135
| RC-135 | |
|---|---|
| Introduction | 1961 |
| Status | Active |
| Primary users | United States Air Force Royal Air Force |
| Number built | 32 total airframes in all iterations |
Who makes the RC-135?
Boeing
Boeing RC-135/Manufacturers
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). The aircraft is derived from its predecessor the C-135 Stratolifter and can execute intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations.
How much does a RC-135 cost?
RC-135W Airseeker The Airseeker is a SIGINT aircraft for the Royal Air Force (RAF) based on the Boeing RC-135 Rivet Joint aircraft. Three KC-135R aircraft are to be purchased and converted to RC-135W Rivet Joint standard. The cost per airframe is believed to be $330 million.
How many Cobra balls are there?
There are three RC-135S aircraft in the Air Force inventory all assigned to Air Combat Command and permanently based at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb..
What is a Rivet Joint aircraft?
RC-135W Rivet Joint is a dedicated electronic surveillance aircraft that can be employed in all theatres on strategic and tactical missions. Its sensors ‘soak up’ electronic emissions from communications, radar and other systems.
What does the U 28 do?
The U-28A provides a manned fixed wing, on-call/surge capability for tactical airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance in support of special operations forces.
How many rivet joints are there?
There are two main types of riveted joint: lap-joints and butt-joints(Fig. 16.33). In lap joints the components to be joined overlap each other, while for butt joints an additional piece of material is used to bridge the two components to be joined which are butted up against each other.
What is Awcs?
Acronym. Definition. AWCS. Automated Waste Collection System (various locations)
Which is the best AWACS in the world?
Our listing is derived from data on in-service and on-order aircraft contained within Flightglobal’s Ascend Fleets andMiliCASdatabases.
- Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye – 96 (in service) Rex Features.
- Boeing E-3 AWACS – 63. US Air Force.
- Ilyushin Il-76/Beriev A-50 – 29.
- Kamov Ka-31 – 26.
- Saab Erieye – 20.