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P-2 Neptune vs RC-135 Rivet Joint

P-2 Neptune vs RC-135 Rivet Joint at a glance — top speed 584 vs 933 km/h, range 3,471 vs 5,552 km, built 1,177 vs 32 units.

Lockheed P-2 Neptune military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-2 NeptuneFull specs
Boeing RC-135 Rivet Joint military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RC-135 Rivet JointFull specs
Specifications
P-2 Neptune RC-135 Rivet Joint
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Boeing
First flight 17 May 1945 1 January 1972
Year introduced 1947 1961
Number produced 1177 units 32 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 92.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 31.7 m 39.9 m
Height 8.9 m -- m
Length 27.9 m 41.2 m
Maximum speed 584 km/h 933 km/h
Operational range 3,471 km 5,552 km
Service ceiling 6,828 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,240 kg -- kg
Empty weight 22,650 kg 56,245 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,759 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the P-2 Neptune or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint is faster with a maximum speed of 933 km/h compared to the P-2 Neptune's 584 km/h, a difference of 349 km/h.
Which has longer range, the P-2 Neptune or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint has a longer range at 5,552 km compared to the P-2 Neptune's 3,471 km.
Which can fly higher, the P-2 Neptune 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 P-2 Neptune's 6,828 meters (22,401 ft).
Which is larger, the P-2 Neptune or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint is longer at 41.1 meters compared to the P-2 Neptune's 27.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the P-2 Neptune or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The P-2 Neptune entered service first in 1947, 14 years before the RC-135 Rivet Joint which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the P-2 Neptune or RC-135 Rivet Joint?
The P-2 Neptune has been produced in greater numbers with 1,177 units compared to 32 units of the RC-135 Rivet Joint.