Reconnaissance - Weapons - Brief Article - Evaluation

Airman, Jan, 2002

RC-1355/U/V/W Rivet Joint

Primary function: RC-135S/U -- scientific and technical platform; RC-135V/W -- reconnaissance.

Speed: 500 mph.

Dimensions: Wingspan 130 ft. 10 in., length 140 ft. 6 in., height 41 ft. 8 in.

Range: 3,000 miles.

Crew: Up to 30.

Inventory: 14.

U-25

Speed: 475 mph.

Dimensions: Wingspan 103 ft., length 63 ft., height 16 ft.

Range: 7,000 miles.

Crew: One.

Inventory: 35 (four two-seat trainers).

Primary function: High-altitude, multi-sensor reconnaissance.

WC-130H Hercules

Speed: 350 mph.

Dimensions: Wingspan 132 ft. 6in., length 99ft. 4in.,

Range: 4,000 miles.

Crew: six.

Inventory: Reserve, 10.

Primary function: Weather reconnaissance air sampling.