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Military Aircraft
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| All 22 RC-135s that were on the USAF inventory were assigned to the 55th Reconnaissance wing at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. From there they routinely deploy to other bases, with major overseas operating locations including RAF Mildenhall in England and Kadena, Okinawa. |
TECHNICAL DATA
| Description | Specifications |
| Manufacturer: Boeing Aircraft | Length: 140 ft. 6 in. |
| First Flight: May 18, 1064. | Height: 41 ft. 8 in. |
| Model: B | Wing Span: 149 ft. 9 in. |
| Crew: Four, and 25 to 35 mission crew. | Wing Area: |
| Nickname: | Empty Weight: 171,000 lb |
| Basic Role: Electronic Reconnaissance. | Max. Weight: 336,000 lb. |
| Other Versions: RC-1355, RC-135U, RC-135V, RC-135W, TC-135S, TC-135W. | Armament: None |
| Principal User: USA |
Propulsion |
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Performance |
Power Plant: Pratt & Whitney TF33 Turbofans |
| Range: 5,650 miles Endurance 11 hrs. with in flight refueling. | Horsepower: 18,000 lb of thrust. per engines. |
| Max. Speed: 600 mph. | No. Of Engines: Four. |
| Ceiling: 41,750 ft. | |
| Climb Rate: |
