EF-111 Raven vs RC-135 Rivet Joint
EF-111 Raven vs RC-135 Rivet Joint at a glance — top speed 2,350 vs 933 km/h, range 3,220 vs 5,552 km, built 42 vs 32 units.
Specifications
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EF-111 Raven |
RC-135 Rivet Joint |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Grumman |
Boeing |
| First flight |
1 January 1977 |
1 January 1972 |
| Year introduced |
1981 |
1961 |
| Number produced |
42 units |
32 units |
| Average unit price |
$65 million |
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| Wing area |
48.8 m² |
-- m² |
| Wingspan |
19.2 m |
39.9 m |
| Height |
5.0 m |
-- m |
| Length |
23.5 m |
41.2 m |
| Maximum speed |
2350 km/h |
933 km/h |
| Operational range |
3,220 km |
5,552 km |
| Service ceiling |
17,000 m |
15,240 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
39,680 kg |
-- kg |
| Empty weight |
24,230 kg |
56,245 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 8,390 kgf
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Which is faster, the EF-111 Raven or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The EF-111 Raven is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the RC-135 Rivet Joint's 933 km/h, a difference of 1,417 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EF-111 Raven or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint has a longer range at 5,552 km compared to the EF-111 Raven's 3,220 km.
Which can fly higher, the EF-111 Raven or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The EF-111 Raven has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the RC-135 Rivet Joint's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is larger, the EF-111 Raven or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint is longer at 41.1 meters compared to the EF-111 Raven's 23.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the EF-111 Raven or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint entered service first in 1961, 20 years before the EF-111 Raven which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EF-111 Raven or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The EF-111 Raven has been produced in greater numbers with 42 units compared to 32 units of the RC-135 Rivet Joint.
