Hawker 800 vs RC-135 Rivet Joint

British mid-size twinjet corporate aircraft, known for its international charters and private operations since the mid-1980s.
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft
First flight 26 June 1983
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 650 units
Average unit price $13.8 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 16.6 m
Height 5.5 m
Length 15.6 m
Maximum speed 830 km/h
Operational range 5,232 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,701 kg
Empty weight 7,108 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,114 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Hawker Beechcraft Hawker 800
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Operational range 5,552 km â—‰
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Profile drawing of Boeing RC-135 Rivet Joint

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 800 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The Hawker 800 is faster with a maximum speed of 830 km/h compared to the RC-135 Rivet Joint's 0 km/h, a difference of 830 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 800 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint has a longer range at 5,552 km compared to the Hawker 800's 5,232 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 800 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The Hawker 800 has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the RC-135 Rivet Joint's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 800 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The Hawker 800 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,701 kg compared to the RC-135 Rivet Joint's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 800 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The Hawker 800 is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the RC-135 Rivet Joint's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 800 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint entered service first in 1961, 22 years before the Hawker 800 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 800 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The Hawker 800 has been produced in greater numbers with 650 units compared to 32 units of the RC-135 Rivet Joint.