Hawker 800 vs RC-135 Rivet Joint
Overview
The Hawker 800 and the RC-135 Rivet Joint are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Hawker Beechcraft and Boeing respectively.
Top speed is 830 km/h for the Hawker 800 vs 933 km/h for the RC-135 Rivet Joint. The Hawker 800 has an operational range of 5,232 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 12,497 m for the Hawker 800.
The Hawker 800 has been produced in 650 units vs 32 for the RC-135 Rivet Joint. The RC-135 Rivet Joint first flew 11 years before the Hawker 800 (1972 vs 1983).
| British mid-size twinjet corporate aircraft, known for its international charters and private operations since the mid-1980s. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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 | -- |
| Wingspan | 16.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.5 m |
| Length | 15.6 m |
| Maximum speed | 830 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,232 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,701 kg |
| Empty weight | 7,108 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,057 kgf ◉ |
| Wingspan | 39.9 m ◉ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 933 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,552 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 56,245 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hawker 800 or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint is faster with a maximum speed of 933 km/h compared to the Hawker 800's 830 km/h, a difference of 103 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 RC-135 Rivet Joint has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Hawker 800's 12,497 meters (41,000 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.