RC-135 Rivet Joint vs 340 AEW&C
| 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 |
| Swedish twin-engine airborne early warning and control platform produced since late 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1997 |
| Number produced | 12 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
| Wing area | 42.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 21.4 m |
| Height | 7.0 m |
| Length | 20.6 m |
| Maximum speed | 522 km/h |
| Operational range | 1,300 km |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,155 kg |
| Empty weight | 10,300 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,390 kW â—‰ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of 340 AEW&C by Gnolam.