A USAF Boeing RC-135V/W Rivet Joint signals intelligence aircraft on approach, a rare and historically significant reconnaissance platform.
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A USAF Boeing RC-135V/W Rivet Joint signals intelligence aircraft on approach, a rare and historically significant reconnaissance platform. ———————————————————————— U.S. Air Force 🇺🇸 | Boeing RC-135 Rivet Joint | PHNL / HNL 🇺🇸
Aircraft identity
Registration
OF 663
ICAO Type
RC-135
Model
RC-135V/W Rivet Joint
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
United States Air Force
Livery
United States Air Force (USAF) standard reconnaissance livery
Military
Military
Technicals
Engine
CFM International F108-CF-201 (military CFM56 variant)
Thrust
21,634 lbf (96.29 kN) per engine
Wingspan
39.88 meters
Length
41.53 meters
Height
12.7 meters
MTOW
135,000 kilograms
Range
6,500 kilometers
Capacity
27 crew (mission-dependent configuration)
Cruise Speed
870 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 3 (varies by modification); up to 100 dB on takeoff
Location
Airport Code
PHIK
Airport Name
Hickam Air Force Base