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RC-135W Rivet Joint
Image of a RC-135W Rivet Joint aircraft seen here landing at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire.
The RC-135W Rivet Joint is a large, all-weather electronic surveillance aircraft based on the C-135 airframe.
The Royal Air Force has purchased three RC-135 Rivet Joint aircraft, currently being converted from KC-135R Stratotanker airframes to RC-135W standard at the L3 Communications facility in Greenville, Texas. The first aircraft is due for delivery in late 2013, with the final delivery expected in 2017.
A programme of continual upgrades has kept the USAF RC-135 fleet at the cutting edge of technology and relevant capability. The three RAF aircraft will continue to benefit from the upgrade programme in turn with USAF aircraft.
The RC-135W Rivet Joint is equipped with a variety of sensors, allowing its multi- disciplined crew to intercept and exploit emissions across the electromagnetic spectrum, providing both strategic and tactical level intelligence
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Credit: MoD/Crown copyright 2016
Media ID 15229862
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This print showcases the RC-135W Rivet Joint aircraft gracefully landing at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire. As a large, all-weather electronic surveillance aircraft based on the C-135 airframe, the RC-135W Rivet Joint is an impressive piece of equipment utilized by the Royal Air Force (RAF). The RAF has acquired three of these remarkable aircraft, which are currently undergoing conversion from KC-135R Stratotanker airframes to RC-135W standard at a facility in Greenville, Texas. Scheduled for delivery between 2013 and 2017, these state-of-the-art machines will undoubtedly enhance the intelligence and surveillance capabilities of the RAF. The USAF's continual upgrade program ensures that their fleet of RC-135s remains technologically advanced and operationally relevant. Consequently, this upgrade program will also benefit the three newly acquired RAF aircraft. Equipped with an array of sensors, the RC-135W Rivet Joint enables its highly skilled crew to intercept and exploit emissions across various parts of the electromagnetic spectrum. This capability provides both strategic and tactical level intelligence to support military operations effectively. The photograph captures not only a stunning moment as this extraordinary aircraft lands but also symbolizes a significant milestone for airborne intelligence within the armed forces. With its sleek design and cutting-edge technology, it represents innovation and progress in modern warfare.
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