E-8 Joint STARS vs RC-135 Rivet Joint
| American command and control aircraft, instrumental during Persian Gulf War, primarily deployed for surveillance and ground-target tracking missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing/Northrop Grumman |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year of introduction | 1996 |
| Number produced | 17 units |
| Average unit price | $250 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 | 283.4 m² |
| Wingspan | 44.4 m |
| Height | 13.0 m |
| Length | 46.6 m |
| Maximum speed | 853 km/h |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 152,407 kg |
| Empty weight | 77,564 kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,709 kgf â—‰ |
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| Total thrust | None x None None â—‰ |