707 vs RC-135 Rivet Joint
| American jet airliner from the mid-20th century, notably used in civil aviation and military transport missions worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 15 July 1954 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 865 units |
| Average unit price | $35 million |
| American reconnaissance aircraft, routinely deployed since the Cold War era, esteemed for its crucial surveillance roles worldwide. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 1 January 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 32 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wingspan | 44.5 m |
| Height | 13.0 m |
| Length | 46.4 m |
| Operational range | 5,400 km â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 151,318 kg |
| Empty weight | 66,406 kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,618 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Operational range | 5,552 km â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the 707 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint has a longer range at 5,552 km compared to the 707's 5,400 km.
Which is heavier, the 707 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the RC-135 Rivet Joint's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the 707 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the RC-135 Rivet Joint's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the 707 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The 707 entered service first in 1958, 3 years before the RC-135 Rivet Joint which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 707 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 32 units of the RC-135 Rivet Joint.