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RC-135 Rivet Joint vs S-2 Tracker

RC-135 Rivet Joint vs S-2 Tracker at a glance — top speed 933 vs 450 km/h, range 5,552 vs 2,172 km, built 32 vs 1,284 units.

Boeing RC-135 Rivet Joint military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 RC-135 Rivet JointFull specs
Grumman S-2 Tracker military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S-2 TrackerFull specs
Specifications
RC-135 Rivet Joint S-2 Tracker
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Grumman
First flight 1 January 1972 4 November 1952
Year introduced 1961 1954
Number produced 32 units 1284 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 39.9 m 22.2 m
Height -- m 5.4 m
Length 41.2 m 13.3 m
Maximum speed 933 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 5,552 km 2,172 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 6,706 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 11,860 kg
Empty weight 56,245 kg 8,308 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 1,137 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the RC-135 Rivet Joint or S-2 Tracker?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint is faster with a maximum speed of 933 km/h compared to the S-2 Tracker's 450 km/h, a difference of 483 km/h.
Which has longer range, the RC-135 Rivet Joint or S-2 Tracker?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint has a longer range at 5,552 km compared to the S-2 Tracker's 2,172 km.
Which can fly higher, the RC-135 Rivet Joint or S-2 Tracker?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the S-2 Tracker's 6,706 meters (22,001 ft).
Which is larger, the RC-135 Rivet Joint or S-2 Tracker?
The RC-135 Rivet Joint is longer at 41.1 meters compared to the S-2 Tracker's 13.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the RC-135 Rivet Joint or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker entered service first in 1954, 7 years before the RC-135 Rivet Joint which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the RC-135 Rivet Joint or S-2 Tracker?
The S-2 Tracker has been produced in greater numbers with 1,284 units compared to 32 units of the RC-135 Rivet Joint.