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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