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Boeing 707 vs RC-135 Rivet Joint

Boeing 707 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 707
Boeing RC-135 Rivet Joint military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RC-135 Rivet Joint
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Specifications
Boeing 707 RC-135 Rivet Joint
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Boeing
First flight 15 July 1954 1 January 1972
Year introduced 1958 1961
Number produced 865 units 32 units
Average unit price $35 million --
Wingspan 44.5 m 39.9 m
Height 13.0 m -- m
Length 46.4 m -- m
Maximum speed 1010 km/h 933 km/h
Operational range 5,400 km 5,552 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg -- kg
Empty weight 66,406 kg 56,245 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,618 kgf --
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Overview

The Boeing 707 and the RC-135 Rivet Joint are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 1,010 km/h for the Boeing 707 vs 933 km/h for the RC-135 Rivet Joint. The Boeing 707 has an operational range of 5,400 km vs 5,552 km for the RC-135 Rivet Joint. The RC-135 Rivet Joint operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 13,000 m for the Boeing 707.

The Boeing 707 has been produced in 865 units vs 32 for the RC-135 Rivet Joint. The Boeing 707 first flew 18 years before the RC-135 Rivet Joint (1954 vs 1972).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Boeing 707 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The Boeing 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the RC-135 Rivet Joint's 933 km/h, a difference of 77 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Boeing 707 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint has a longer range at 5,552 km compared to the Boeing 707's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Boeing 707 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Boeing 707's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the Boeing 707 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 707 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The Boeing 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the RC-135 Rivet Joint's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Boeing 707 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 707 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The Boeing 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 32 units of the RC-135 Rivet Joint.