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 Aircrafts
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 1 January 1972
Year of introduction 1961
Number produced 32 units
Average unit price $-- million
Swedish twin-engine airborne early warning and control platform produced since late 1990s.
Picture of 340 AEW&C
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Special Mission Aircrafts
Manufacturer Saab
First flight 1 January 1994
Year of introduction 1997
Number produced 12 units
Average unit price $-- million
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Total thrust None x None None
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

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Photo of 340 AEW&C by Gnolam.