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Boeing RC-135
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Boeing RC-135

Reconnaissance aircraft family by Boeing

6,500 kmRange
32Units built

Overview

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, and L3Harris Technologies, and used by the United States Air Force and Royal Air Force to produce theater and national level intelligence with near real-time on-scene collection, analysis and dissemination capabilities.

Specifications

Dimensions

Length41.10 m
Wingspan39.90 m
Height12.80 m

Performance

Range6,500 km

Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.

Photos

Photo 1: U.S. Air Force / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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