AC-130 vs RC-135 Rivet Joint
American gunship, deployed in Vietnam and Iraq wars, known for long duration, low-level ground attack and close air support missions. | |
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Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
First flight | 1 January 1967 |
Year of introduction | 1968 |
Number produced | 21 units |
Average unit price | $150 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 of introduction | 1961 |
Number produced | 32 units |
Average unit price | $-- million |
Wing area | 162.2 m² |
Wingspan | 40.4 m |
Height | 11.7 m |
Length | 29.8 m |
Maximum speed | 483 km/h |
Service ceiling | 9,144 m |
Max. takeoff weight | 70,307 kg |
Total thrust | 4 x 3,661 kW â—‰ |
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Total thrust | None x None None â—‰ |