RC-135

GPTKB entity

Properties (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military aircraft
gptkbp:aircraft gptkb:Boeing_707_family
advanced communication systems
reconnaissance missions
reconnaissance aircraft
jet aircraft
advanced avionics systems
modular design for upgrades
long endurance missions
high-speed data links
multi-sensor capabilities
high-altitude capabilities
crew comfort enhancements
real-time intelligence dissemination
stealth features for reduced radar signature
gptkbp:armament none
gptkbp:built over 50
gptkbp:collaborations NATO_operations
gptkbp:crew 3 to 6
gptkbp:current_use gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:dataUsage secure communication systems
gptkbp:decommissioningDate ongoing process for older variants
gptkbp:design gptkb:modified_Boeing_707
gptkbp:electronic_systems advanced sensor systems
gptkbp:engineType 4 × Pratt & Whitney TF33-P-100 turbofan engines
gptkbp:firstFlight 1964
gptkbp:height 39 feet 3 inches
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label RC-135
gptkbp:innovation ongoing upgrades to systems
gptkbp:intelligence real-time data
with allied nations
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:length 135 feet 6 inches
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Boeing
gptkbp:maximum_speed 500 knots
gptkbp:modifications various upgrades over time
gptkbp:notableUsers gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Saudi_Arabia
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:operational_status gptkb:Vietnam_War
joint military operations
gptkbp:operationalHistory 1965
extensive use in conflicts
gptkbp:operationalRange global
gptkbp:range 3,500 nautical miles
gptkbp:role intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
gptkbp:secondary_mission signals intelligence
gptkbp:service_ceiling 45,000 feet
gptkbp:supportRole data collection
command and control
mission planning
combat operations
intelligence analysis
electronic warfare
battlefield management
targeting support
gptkbp:surveillanceEquipment signals intelligence collection
gptkbp:training crew training missions
gptkbp:variant RC-135S Cobra Ball
RC-135U Combat Sent
RC-135V/W Rivet Joint
gptkbp:wingspan 130 feet 10 inches